Ardmore

The Ardmore School District in Oklahoma serves students from 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges, with an overall ranking of 342 out of 452 districts in the state and a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating underperformance compared to other districts.

Among the standout schools, Will Rogers Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 16.5, which could provide more individualized attention for students. Ardmore High School has the highest four-year graduation rate at 82.2%, but also the lowest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state averages. Jefferson Elementary School stands out for having the highest proficiency rates in Science at 29% for all grades, which is above the district and state averages.

The district faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 19% across all schools, well above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with free or reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 79.65% at Ardmore High School to 92.62% at Charles Evans Elementary School. While the district as a whole is underperforming, the data reveals pockets of success, suggesting opportunities to identify and replicate effective practices across the district.