Summary:
Drumright, Oklahoma is home to a single middle school, Virgil Cooper Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, including declining performance, high levels of economic disadvantage, and chronic absenteeism.
Virgil Cooper Middle School has a relatively small student population of 59 students, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 153 out of 369 middle schools in 2024-2025 to 341 out of 407 in 2020-2021. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 21% to 27%, compared to the state averages of 21% to 36%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the challenges, Virgil Cooper Middle School has some relative strengths, including a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the state average. However, the school's per-student spending of $1,948 is relatively low compared to the state average, and a large majority (74.58%) of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Addressing these socioeconomic challenges and improving attendance may be key focus areas for the school to improve student outcomes.
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