Summary:
The Oologah-Talala Middle School is the sole middle school serving the Oologah-Talala school district in Oklahoma. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 72nd out of 149 Oklahoma middle schools in 2022-2023 to 187th out of 369 in 2024-2025. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of its peers across the state.
Academically, the Oologah-Talala Middle School's proficiency rates on state assessments are consistently below the district and state averages, particularly in 8th grade Mathematics where only 7% of students were proficient in 2024-2025. The school's overall proficiency rates ranged from 19% to 39% across different grade levels and subject areas, indicating a need to focus on improving curriculum, instructional practices, and support for struggling students.
The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with nearly 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. This factor may be contributing to the school's academic performance and could require targeted interventions and support. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $7,208 in 2018-2019 is a data point that could be further analyzed in the context of the school's needs and opportunities for improvement.
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