Summary:
The 74960 zip code area is home to 7 elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While the schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, there are notable differences in their academic performance. Zion Public School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 195 out of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Belfonte Bell Elementary School (Adair Cnty) has the lowest proficiency rates in the area.
The schools in this data set struggle with academic performance, with most having proficiency rates well below the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This is likely due to the high levels of economic disadvantage in the area, as evidenced by the wide range of free/reduced lunch recipients, from 63.53% at Zion Public School to 100% at both Dahlonegah Public School and Belfonte Bell Elementary School (Adair Cnty).
The data also reveals potential equity issues, with significant differences in spending per student, ranging from $9,920 at Zion Public School to $14,964 at Dahlonegah Public School. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, at 19.0%, is a concerning trend that likely contributes to the overall academic struggles in the area.
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