Dewar

The Dewar school district in Oklahoma operates three schools - Dewar Elementary School, Dewar High School, and Dewar Middle School - that collectively serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. However, the district faces significant challenges, with all three schools consistently performing well below the state average on key metrics such as test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free/reduced lunch rates.

Dewar Elementary School stands out with a relatively large enrollment of 234 students, but it has consistently low statewide rankings, very low test scores, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19%. Similarly, Dewar High School has fluctuating statewide rankings, a 4-year graduation rate below the state average, and extremely low test scores, with only 22% proficient or better in ELA, 7% in Math, and 4% in Science. The smallest school, Dewar Middle School, also has consistently low statewide rankings and extremely low test scores, with only 12% proficient or better in ELA and 4% in Math.

Across all three Dewar schools, there are high rates of chronic absenteeism (19%) and free/reduced lunch (ranging from 62.59% to 79.49%), suggesting that the district serves a predominantly low-income population. The spending per student also varies significantly, with Dewar High School spending $12,447 per student, while Dewar Elementary School spends only $5,995 per student. Addressing these systemic challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in the Dewar community.