Summary:
The Okemah school district in Oklahoma serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools - 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, some schools stand out in their performance.
Okemah High School is the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 198 out of 463 Oklahoma high schools and boasting an 82.2% four-year graduation rate, which exceeds the district and state averages. The school also outperforms the district and state in 11th grade English Language Arts and U.S. History test scores. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in Okemah struggle to meet state proficiency standards, particularly in mathematics, suggesting a need for targeted interventions at the lower grade levels.
Among the elementary schools, Oakes Elementary School stands out for having the highest math proficiency rates, with 29% of 3rd graders proficient or better, while also spending the least per student ($8,951) compared to the other Okemah schools. However, the district as a whole faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all schools, ranging from 69.64% at Okemah High School to 88.67% at Oakes Elementary School. Addressing these challenges and ensuring equitable resource allocation will be crucial for the district to provide a high-quality education for all students.
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