Summary:
The Guthrie school district in Oklahoma consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like Guthrie Junior High School and Fogarty Elementary School consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while others, such as Charter Oak Elementary and Cotteral Elementary, struggle with lower test scores.
Guthrie Junior High School stands out for its significant improvement in statewide ranking, moving from 97th out of 149 Oklahoma middle schools in 2022-2023 to 58th out of 369 in 2024-2025, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Fogarty Elementary also performs well, ranking 68th out of 646 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2020-2021 and earning a 4-star rating. In contrast, Guthrie High School has lower test scores, with only 31% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 7% in Mathematics.
The data also reveals a correlation between schools' free/reduced lunch rates and their academic performance. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Central Elementary (79.86%) and Cotteral Elementary (70.77%), tend to have lower test scores, suggesting a potential link between socioeconomic factors and student achievement. Overall, the Guthrie school district presents a mixed picture, with some schools excelling and others facing challenges in supporting student learning.
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