Summary:
The Howe school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools - Howe Elementary School (grades PK-8) and Howe High School (grades 9-12). While Howe Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Oklahoma elementary schools and shown strong academic performance, Howe High School has struggled, ranking in the bottom 30% of state high schools.
Howe Elementary School stands out as the stronger of the two, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and above-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the state. In contrast, Howe High School has only received a 1-2 star rating and lags behind the state in academic performance, particularly in Math and Science.
Both schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility. Additionally, the schools have relatively low per-student spending compared to state averages, which may contribute to the performance gaps observed, especially at the high school level. Addressing attendance issues, which are high at both schools, could also be an opportunity for improvement across the Howe school system.
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