Stilwell

The Stilwell school district in Oklahoma consists of three schools - Stilwell High School, Stilwell Elementary School, and Stilwell Middle School - serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. However, the academic performance of these schools is consistently low compared to state averages, with concerning trends in test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

Stilwell High School stands out with a relatively large enrollment of 651 students, but it has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Oklahoma high schools, with only 24% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 7% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19% and a low graduation rate of 82.2%. Similarly, Stilwell Middle School, with 277 students, is ranked in the bottom 25-30% of Oklahoma middle schools, with low proficiency rates and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19%.

Across the Stilwell school district, the data reveals systemic challenges, including significantly below-average test scores, high rates of free and reduced-price lunch (up to 95.67% at Stilwell Middle School), and per-student spending levels that are higher than the state average but do not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes. These findings suggest the need for a comprehensive review and strategic interventions to address the root causes of the district's underperformance and ensure the success of Stilwell's students.