Summary:
The Balko school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools - Balko Elementary School and Balko High School. While Balko Elementary has a mixed performance record, Balko High School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state.
Balko High School has a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger and a high 4-year graduation rate of 82.2%. Its students outperform the state average on several key test metrics, including English Language Arts, Science, and U.S. History. In contrast, Balko Elementary School has a more mixed performance record, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the 300s and 500s over the past decade, despite being rated 5 stars by SchoolDigger and ranking 46th out of 452 districts in Oklahoma.
Both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a need for additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the elementary and high school ($19,655 vs $28,860) is noteworthy and may be an area for further investigation. The high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools (19% for both) are also a concern that the district may want to address.
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