Best Public Schools in Zip Code 74852

The 74852 zip code area is home to two schools - Macomb Elementary School and Macomb High School, both of which have consistently underperformed compared to state averages. The data reveals significant challenges facing these schools, including low academic achievement, high rates of economic disadvantage among the student population, and a lack of improvement over time despite additional resources.

Both Macomb Elementary School and Macomb High School have ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Oklahoma schools for the past decade, with Macomb High School's academic performance being particularly concerning. Only 10% of 11th-grade students at Macomb High School are proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 0% are proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's four-year graduation rate is also relatively low at 80.1%.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 80.41% for Macomb Elementary and 87.34% for Macomb High, suggests that the schools serve a population facing significant economic disadvantages, which may be contributing to their academic struggles. Despite the additional spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools have not shown significant improvements in their performance over time, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by these Macomb schools and their student populations.