Summary:
The city of Spiro, Oklahoma has only one middle school, Spiro Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 131st out of 189 Oklahoma middle schools in 2023-2024 to 258th out of 407 in 2020-2021. Spiro Middle School's proficiency rates on standardized tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state average, though its 8th grade Science proficiency is closer to the state level.
Spiro Middle School faces some significant challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (77.09% in 2023-2024) and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $7,650, and it had a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9 in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance on standardized tests has declined over the past two years, with 8th grade Math proficiency dropping from 27% in 2023-2024 to 16% in 2024-2025.
Overall, Spiro Middle School appears to be facing significant challenges in supporting student learning and achievement, with performance on standardized tests generally below state averages. The school's demographics and resource allocation suggest that it is serving a population with significant socioeconomic needs, which may be contributing to the observed academic struggles. To improve student outcomes, the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these challenges.
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