Summary:
The 73573 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Waurika school district. While the data paints a mixed picture, Waurika Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking higher than the other schools in the district and outperforming the state average in key academic metrics.
Waurika Elementary boasts a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average and the other schools in the district, which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes. In contrast, Waurika High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, accompanied by low proficiency rates in core subjects. The district as a whole faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 80-85% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools.
The disparities in per-student spending, with the high school receiving significantly more funding than the elementary and middle schools, warrant further investigation to understand the potential impact on student outcomes. While the data presents a mixed picture, the strong performance of Waurika Elementary suggests that there may be effective practices or strategies being implemented at the elementary level that could be leveraged to improve outcomes at the higher grade levels across the district.
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