McCurtain

The McCurtain area of Oklahoma is home to two schools - McCurtain Elementary School and McCurtain High School. Both schools are struggling to provide a high-quality education, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and inconsistent performance over time.

McCurtain Elementary School has particularly concerning proficiency rates, with only 22% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 20% in Mathematics, and 13% in Science - all significantly below state averages. McCurtain High School also has low proficiency rates, with 0% in 11th grade Mathematics and only 31% in 11th grade English Language Arts. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 19%, well above the state average.

The data also reveals concerning economic challenges in the McCurtain community, with both schools having extremely high free/reduced lunch rates of over 79%. This suggests that the community faces significant economic disadvantages, which may be impacting student outcomes. While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, the additional spending per student does not appear to be translating to improved performance. Overall, the schools in McCurtain are struggling, and targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve outcomes for the students in this area.