Summary:
The 73053 zip code area is home to two schools - Lookeba-Sickles Elementary School and Lookeba-Sickles High School, both part of the Lookeba Sickles school district. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the high school faces significant challenges in academic achievement and outcomes.
Lookeba-Sickles Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 5% of Oklahoma elementary schools, reaching as high as 4th out of 411 schools in 2018-2019. The school's 5th grade math proficiency rate of 79% is significantly higher than the state average of 27%, and it maintains a relatively small class size with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2. In contrast, Lookeba-Sickles High School has struggled, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 170th out of 431 schools to 402nd out of 439 schools in recent years. The high school's 11th grade proficiency rates are low, with only 46.2% proficient in English Language Arts and just 7.7% proficient in Mathematics, and its graduation rate of 80.1% is below the state average.
Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with free/reduced lunch rates of 88.62% at the elementary school and 80.7% at the high school. While the high school spends significantly more per student at $15,692 compared to the elementary school's $7,675 per student, it has weaker academic outcomes. This raises questions about how resources are being allocated and utilized within the district. Additionally, the large difference in enrollment between the elementary (123 students) and high school (57 students) suggests a potential issue with student retention or a declining population in the area.
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