Summary:
The town of Laverne, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Laverne Elementary School and Laverne High School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade within the Laverne school district.
Laverne Elementary School appears to be a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 20-57 elementary schools in Oklahoma and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores exceed the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with up to 68% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 64% in 4th grade Math. In contrast, Laverne High School has had more mixed results, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 21st and 137th and its rating ranging from 3 to 5 stars. While the high school's 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% is respectable, its test scores are more uneven, with some subjects and grade levels performing above the state average but others falling behind.
Both schools serve populations with relatively high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, with Laverne Elementary at 62.39% and Laverne High at 52.63%. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 19.0%, which could be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions. The data also shows that Laverne High School spends significantly more per student ($15,233) compared to Laverne Elementary ($8,389), which may contribute to the schools' varying performance.
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