Tonkawa

The Tonkawa school district in Oklahoma consists of three schools - Tonkawa Elementary School, Tonkawa High School, and Tonkawa Middle School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in the Tonkawa area.

Among the three schools, Tonkawa High School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 92 out of 463 Oklahoma high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a strong 82.2% 4-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average in several test score categories, including 49% proficiency in 11th grade English Language Arts and 63% proficiency in 11th grade U.S. History. Tonkawa Elementary School also shows promise, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade test scores exceeding the state average in multiple subjects and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the district and state.

While the schools in Tonkawa face challenges, such as high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (ranging from 61% to 75%), the data suggests that the district is making strides in providing quality education. The variation in spending per student, with the high school spending significantly more than the elementary and middle schools, is an interesting dynamic that warrants further exploration. Overall, the Tonkawa school district appears to have a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with Tonkawa High School standing out as the district's top performer.