Summary:
The 73950 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Turpin Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 266 students. While the school once ranked 192 out of 411 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2018-2019, its statewide ranking has since declined to 443 out of 614 in 2024-2025, earning it a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Turpin Elementary School struggles, with only 16% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 17% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 26% in both subjects. Science proficiency is also low at 25%, below the state's 30%. The school's high rate of chronic absenteeism, at 19% in 2024-2025, and its relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 66.92% in 2023-2024, suggest the school may be serving a disadvantaged student population, which could be contributing to the academic challenges.
Despite the low academic performance, Turpin Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which could indicate a focus on providing more individualized attention to students. However, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The declining statewide ranking and low proficiency rates raise concerns about the quality of education being provided at the school, and further investigation may be needed to understand the root causes and identify strategies for improvement.
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