Northwood Elementary School

Northwood Elementary School is a public middle school located in Seminole, Oklahoma, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 284 students. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower-than-average test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Northwood Elementary has had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 12.8% to 21.5%, which is higher than the state average of around 19%. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics proficiency rates are also below the state and Seminole district averages, with ELA proficiency ranging from 18% to 31% and math proficiency ranging from 17% to 43% across grades 4-6. Additionally, Northwood's science proficiency rates are lower than the state average, at around 20% proficient for 5th grade. The school has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.22% to 79.58% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Comparing Northwood to nearby schools highlights the potential impact of socioeconomic factors and resource allocation on academic performance. For example, Bethel Middle School, located about 20 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a lower free/reduced lunch rate compared to Northwood. Meanwhile, Seminole Middle School, the closest school, has similar low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates as Northwood. Addressing the challenges faced by Northwood, such as high poverty rates and limited resources, could be crucial for improving the school's educational outcomes.