Summary:
The 73505 zip code area of Lawton, Oklahoma is home to 12 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population with varying levels of academic performance and economic disadvantage.
Among the standout schools in the area are Woodland Hills Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with strong test scores and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, and Bishop Public School, which also boasts impressive test scores in English Language Arts and math, particularly at the 3rd and 6th grade levels. Another high-performing school is Crosby Park Elementary School, which ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma elementary schools and has above-average math performance.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with some, such as Ridgecrest Elementary School and Cleveland Elementary School, struggling with low proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts. These lower-performing schools tend to have higher rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch percentages, suggesting a correlation between poverty and academic achievement. Addressing the needs of these underperforming schools and learning from the successes of the higher-performing ones will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the Lawton and Bishop school districts.
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