Summary:
The schools in Cameron, Oklahoma consist of Cameron Elementary School and Cameron High School, serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals a mixed picture, with the elementary school consistently underperforming and the high school showing signs of improvement.
Cameron Elementary School has struggled, with low enrollment, consistently poor statewide rankings, and significantly below-average test scores. Only 5-11% of students are proficient in core subjects, and the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 19%. In contrast, Cameron High School has shown progress, moving from the bottom 10% of Oklahoma high schools to the top 50% in recent years, though its test scores remain below the state average.
Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 79%. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Interestingly, the high school spends nearly 2.5 times more per student than the elementary school, a significant disparity that warrants further investigation. Addressing the systemic issues and disparities in resources will be crucial to improving educational outcomes for the students in Cameron.
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