Summary:
The two middle schools located in Jay, Oklahoma are Jay Upper Elementary School and Jay Middle School, serving grades 5-6 and 7-8, respectively. Both schools face challenges in academic performance, with test scores generally below the state average.
While there are no clear standout schools, the data provides some key insights. Jay Upper Elementary School has lower English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates, ranging from 25% to 39% proficient or better. Similarly, Jay Middle School has math proficiency rates between 14% and 35% proficient or better, though their 8th-grade science proficiency rate of 42% is slightly above the state average. Both schools have high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges for their student populations.
In terms of resource allocation, Jay Upper Elementary School spends more per student ($8,937) compared to Jay Middle School ($7,855), while the middle school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.7 compared to 16.5 at the elementary school. This suggests a potential focus on personalized attention in the later middle school years. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation strategies to address the specific needs of these schools and improve student outcomes.
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