Reydon Elementary School

Reydon Elementary School is a public school in Reydon, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-8 with 83 students. The school is part of the Reydon School District, which is ranked 5th out of 342 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Reydon Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Oklahoma, currently holding the 5th spot out of 389 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Reydon Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 80% proficiency in 3rd grade English Language Arts, 90% proficiency in 5th grade English Language Arts, 90% proficiency in 5th grade Mathematics, and 80% proficiency in 5th grade Science. These rates are substantially higher than the state averages, which range from 34% to 51%. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.1 to 8.1 students per teacher over the past three years, indicating a more personalized learning environment for students.

While Reydon Elementary School outperforms the state averages, the nearby Cheyenne Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates generally higher than the state averages. However, Cheyenne Elementary School has a higher student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student compared to Reydon Elementary School. As Reydon Elementary School navigates changing socioeconomic factors, with a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, there may be opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices between the two high-performing schools to further enhance educational outcomes for students in the region.