Summary:
The 73120 zip code area of Oklahoma City is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Oklahoma City school district. While the schools face significant academic challenges, with test scores well below state and district averages, Ridgeview Elementary School stands out as a bright spot, outperforming its peers across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Ridgeview Elementary is the highest performing school in the group, with 30% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 28% proficient in math, compared to just 15% and 12% respectively for the Oklahoma City district. In contrast, the other schools in the area, including Quail Creek Elementary, John Marshall Middle School, and John Marshall High School, all struggle academically, with proficiency rates ranging from just 1-32% across subjects and grade levels.
The schools in this area also face challenges related to high poverty levels, with free and reduced-price lunch rates exceeding 75% at the elementary schools and over 92% at the secondary schools. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, with all 4 schools reporting a 19% rate, well above the state average. Addressing these systemic issues through targeted interventions and additional resources may be key to helping these schools improve and better serve their students.
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