Summary:
Meeker, Oklahoma is home to a single middle school, Meeker Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has 169 students and is ranked 145 out of 369 Oklahoma middle schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Meeker Middle School's performance is mixed compared to state averages. While 6th and 7th grade students perform above the state average in mathematics, the school underperforms in English Language Arts (ELA) and science across all grades. Specifically, ELA proficiency rates range from 13% for 8th grade to 26% for 7th grade, below the state average. In science, 8th grade proficiency is 20%, compared to the state average of 36%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% is also higher than the state average, which can negatively impact student learning.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as 59.76% of Meeker Middle School's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively disadvantaged population. However, the school's per-student spending of $9,591 is slightly higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 13.2 is lower than the state average. By addressing the identified challenges, such as improving curriculum and instructional strategies, particularly in ELA and science, and implementing strategies to improve attendance, Meeker Middle School can work towards better serving its students and improving their academic outcomes.
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