Summary:
The 73724 zip code area is home to two schools - Canton Elementary School and Canton High School, both part of the Canton school district. While the high school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, the elementary school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma elementary schools over the past decade, suggesting a need for improvement.
Both schools face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates nearly double the state average and very high poverty levels, with over 74% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Test scores at both schools lag behind state averages, with Canton Elementary particularly underperforming in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. However, Canton High School outperforms the state average in some subjects, such as 11th grade English Language Arts and US History.
The discrepancy in per-student spending between the two schools is noteworthy, with Canton High School spending over twice as much per student as the elementary school. This may be due to differences in staffing, programming, or other factors. Overall, the data suggests the schools in the 73724 zip code area face significant challenges in supporting student achievement and addressing the needs of their high-poverty student populations.
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