Summary:
The Santa Fe South Charter district in Oklahoma operates two middle schools: Santa Fe South Middle School and Santa Fe South West Middle School. While both schools serve predominantly low-income student populations, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two institutions.
Santa Fe South Middle School stands out as the stronger performer, ranking 49th out of 369 Oklahoma middle schools in 2024-2025 with a 4-star rating. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency. In contrast, Santa Fe South West Middle School struggles, ranking 324th out of 369 middle schools with a 1-star rating, and its test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels.
Both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and very high free/reduced lunch populations, indicating they serve predominantly low-income communities. The stark contrast in performance between the two schools within the same Santa Fe South Charter district suggests that factors such as school leadership, culture, and instructional practices play a crucial role in student outcomes, beyond just the demographic factors.
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