Summary:
The Ada school district in Oklahoma is home to two middle schools: Ada Junior High School and Willard Elementary School. Both schools serve students in grades 5-8 and face significant challenges in academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic factors.
Neither school stands out as a top performer, with both schools reporting relatively low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Ada Junior High School had only 19% of students proficient or better in ELA and 17% in Math, while Willard Elementary School had similar low proficiency rates of 19% in both subjects. Additionally, both schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates of 19%.
The data also suggests that the schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients at both schools, exceeding 66% in the 2023-2024 school year. Without substantial interventions and improvements, these schools may continue to struggle to meet the needs of their students and the community.
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