Wetumka

The schools in Wetumka, Oklahoma, are struggling to meet academic standards, with both Wetumka Elementary School and Wetumka High School performing significantly below the state average in key metrics such as test scores and chronic absenteeism. The data suggests that the schools face significant challenges in serving their predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations.

Both Wetumka Elementary and Wetumka High School have consistently low test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science well below the state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 12% of Wetumka Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 26%. Wetumka High School's 11th-grade proficiency rates were also dismal, with only 22% proficient in ELA and 9% in Math.

The schools also struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, with both Wetumka Elementary and Wetumka High reporting a 19% chronic absenteeism rate in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free and reduced lunch rates exceeding 88% at both campuses. This suggests that the Wetumka schools face significant challenges in providing equitable access and resources to their students, which may be contributing to their overall poor performance.