Goodwell

The Goodwell school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools: Goodwell Elementary School and Goodwell High School. While Goodwell Elementary has maintained consistent academic performance, ranking in the top half of Oklahoma elementary schools, Goodwell High School has experienced more fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from the top quarter to the top half of Oklahoma high schools.

Goodwell Elementary School stands out for its strong 4-star rating and above-average mathematics proficiency, but it also serves a high-need student population with a 61.59% free/reduced lunch rate. In contrast, Goodwell High School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and U.S. History, but struggles with low mathematics proficiency, with only 12% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better.

Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 19%, which can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. The district's resource allocation, with Goodwell High School spending $12,108 per student compared to $8,988 per student at Goodwell Elementary, suggests a potential focus on supporting the high school, but the reasons for this difference are unclear. Addressing attendance issues and ensuring equitable resource distribution across the district's schools could be areas for the district to focus on to support student success at all grade levels.