Summary:
The city of Sapulpa, Oklahoma is home to 9 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this diverse district serve a high-need population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 44.76% to 73.55%. While some schools, like Freedom Elementary School and Lone Star Public School, stand out with consistently high academic performance and statewide rankings, others like Sapulpa Junior High School and Sapulpa Middle School struggle with very low proficiency rates in core subjects.
The racial makeup of Sapulpa's schools is diverse, ranging from 50-60% White, 1-5% African American, 6-13% Hispanic, 0-1% Asian, 9-19% Native American, and 13-22% two or more races. However, the data does not provide insight into how equitably educational opportunities and outcomes are distributed across these different groups. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios also vary widely, from $6,505 per student at Lone Star Public School to $10,798 per student at Sapulpa Junior High School, with no clear correlation to academic performance.
Overall, the Sapulpa school district faces significant challenges in providing high-quality education to all students, with stark disparities in performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools. Further analysis and investment would be needed to address the socioeconomic factors and resource inequities that appear to be driving these disparities. Parents in the Sapulpa, Lone Star, and Pretty Water districts should carefully research the performance and offerings of individual schools to find the best fit for their children.
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