Summary:
The 73069 zip code area of Norman, Oklahoma is home to 5 elementary schools that are part of the Norman School District, which is ranked 151 out of 452 districts in the state. The data reveals stark differences in the performance of these schools, with McKinley Elementary and Cleveland Elementary standing out as the top-performing schools in the area.
McKinley Elementary is the clear standout, ranking 10th out of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently achieves high test scores, with 63-65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, the other schools in the area, such as Adams Elementary, Jackson Elementary, and Wilson Elementary, have significantly lower proficiency rates ranging from 15-38%.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools that have the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Wilson Elementary at 82.01%, also having the lowest test scores. Additionally, the variation in spending per student, from $7,987 at Adams Elementary to $9,831 at Wilson Elementary, suggests that resource allocation may be a factor in the performance differences between the schools.
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