Summary:
The 73080 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Purcell Elementary School and Purcell Intermediate School, both serving students in the Purcell district. While Purcell Elementary appears to be the stronger performing school, the data suggests that Purcell Intermediate has been experiencing a decline in its performance over the years.
Purcell Elementary School ranks 248 out of 957 Oklahoma elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is a relatively high-performing school. In contrast, Purcell Intermediate School has seen a significant drop in its statewide ranking, going from 258 out of 276 in 2022-2023 to 321 out of 614 in 2024-2025, with a corresponding decline in its SchoolDigger star rating from 0 to 2 out of 5. This decline is also reflected in the school's lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages.
Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with Purcell Intermediate School having a free and reduced-price lunch eligibility rate of 73.08%, compared to 68.31% at Purcell Elementary School. Additionally, both schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is higher than the state average. While Purcell Elementary spends more per student ($7,611) than Purcell Intermediate ($6,788), the similar student-teacher ratios suggest that other factors may be contributing to the performance gap between the two schools.
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