Summary:
Walters, Oklahoma is home to a single middle school, Walters Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has faced declining performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 108 out of 228 Oklahoma middle schools in 2018-2019 to 282 out of 369 in 2024-2025.
Walters Middle School's academic performance is significantly below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. English Language Arts proficiency ranges from 6% to 11%, compared to the state average of 21% to 26%, while Mathematics proficiency ranges from 10% to 14%, compared to the state average of 17% to 26%. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% in 2024-2025 may be contributing to these academic challenges. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 52.52%, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.
Despite these challenges, Walters Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5, which is slightly lower than the typical middle school ratio. However, the school's spending per student of $6,944 is below the state average, which may limit the resources available to support student learning and address the academic performance issues. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and increased funding and support from the Walters district and community.
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