Summary:
The Midwest City-Del City school district in Oklahoma is home to 13 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole is ranked 260 out of 342 school districts in the state and has a 1-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, there is a stark contrast in the performance of individual schools within the district.
Schwartz Elementary School stands out as a clear high performer, consistently ranking among the top 10 elementary schools in Oklahoma with a 5-star rating. This school boasts exceptional test scores, with 88-95% of 3rd graders and 74-90% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, several other schools, such as Epperly Heights Elementary and Del City Elementary, struggle, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tending to have the lowest test scores. This suggests that addressing the disparities in student outcomes within the Midwest City-Del City district will require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, equitable resource allocation, and the sharing of best practices across the district's schools.
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