Gans

The Gans school district in Oklahoma contains two schools - Gans Elementary School and Gans High School. Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While Gans Elementary has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking in recent years, the district as a whole continues to struggle, with both schools performing significantly below state averages on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism.

Gans Elementary School has made progress, moving from the bottom 15% of Oklahoma elementary schools in 2014-2015 to the top third in 2020-2021. However, its 4th-grade students still score 11% proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 24%. Gans High School, on the other hand, has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Oklahoma high schools, indicating it is a lower-performing school compared to state averages.

Both Gans Elementary and Gans High School face significant challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism, low proficiency in core subjects, and a student population that is economically disadvantaged. Addressing these systemic issues will require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes in the Gans school district.