Summary:
The 73139 zip code area of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is home to two middle schools: Webster Middle School and Southeast Middle School. While both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Southeast Middle School stands out as the higher-performing of the two, outpacing Webster Middle School across several key metrics.
In the 2024-2025 school year, Southeast Middle School ranked 160th out of 369 Oklahoma middle schools, while Webster Middle School ranked 357th. Southeast Middle School also had significantly higher proficiency rates than Webster Middle School in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, 24% of Southeast Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 2% at Webster Middle School. Both schools, however, faced challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 19%.
The performance gap between the two schools is noteworthy, as they serve similar student populations. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and educational programs, may be contributing to the differences in academic outcomes. Addressing attendance and engagement issues, as well as providing targeted resources and support for the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, could be key focus areas for improvement across the Oklahoma City middle school system.
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