Best Public Schools in Zip Code 73644

The 73644 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from the Elk City and Merritt school districts. The data reveals a mix of strong-performing and lower-performing schools, with the middle schools, particularly Elk City Middle School, standing out as the top performers in the area.

Elk City Middle School ranks 27th out of 369 Oklahoma middle schools and receives a 5-star rating, with impressive test scores of 45% proficiency in math and 33% in English Language Arts. Merritt Elementary School also performs well, ranking 87th out of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating, with above-average test scores of 46% proficiency in math and 36% in English Language Arts.

In contrast, Elk City High School has lower than average test scores, with only 34% proficiency in 11th grade English Language Arts and 18% in 11th grade math. Additionally, all schools in the area have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 19%, higher than the state average. The data also reveals significant differences in spending per student, ranging from $6,969 at Elk City Elementary School to $11,790 at Merritt High School.