Summary:
The 73554 zip code area in Oklahoma is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Mangum school district. While the schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, there is a stark divide in academic performance between the standout Edison Elementary School and the other Mangum schools.
Edison Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, receiving 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforming district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, Mangum High School and Mangum Middle School lag behind state averages, with lower test scores and rankings.
Across all 4 schools, high chronic absenteeism rates, around 19%, are a concerning trend that likely contributes to the academic struggles seen at some of the schools. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending, with Mangum High receiving significantly more funding than Edison Elementary, does not seem to translate to better outcomes, raising questions about the efficient use of resources.
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