Oklahoma is a rich mix of city and agricultural living that boasts over four million people. With various metropolitan areas spanning from Oklahoma City down to Marshall County, the state has a rich history.
Unfortunately, even with the rich history, Oklahoma is lacking a little educationally. U.S. News and World Report ranks Oklahoma in the lower flanks of the nation. It sits at #48 nationally in education.
There are many facets to consider when parents or guardians are deciding the best school for their child, from test scores to academic progress and college readiness. Theyalsomustconsider the graduation rate.
Greatschools.org composed a list of schools that ranked them by their test score rating, then academic progress, equity and college readiness.
Millwood Elementary School, located in Oklahoma City, is in the Millwood School District. Studies show that Millwood Elementary School students ranked below average in test scores, student progress and equity. The studies also showed that students start out behind their peers and struggle to keep up.
In math, students only scored in the 7th percentile in tests, while the state average is 33%. The reading test scores were 10% and science scores were 14%. The state average is 34% and 35% respectively.
The suspension rates are also high at Millwood. Approximately, 12% of all students grades Kindergarten throughfifthgradehavebeen suspended at one point. The state average is 5%.
Marble City Public School is a school in the small town of MarbleCity.Itonlyhasapopulation of 179 people. With only 79 enrolled students, the students only ranked 16% in English, math was 24% and science was 33%.
Along with the low test scores, Marble City also shows a high percentage of studentsmarked“chronically absent.” Approximately 25% of all students and 29% of students with disabilities fall into this category. Reports show the state averages are only 19% and 23% respectively.
Milburn High School is a little closer to Marshall County and ranks low on the scores due to its struggle in college readiness. Only 70% ofthestudentsgraduateafter attending for four years and the AP Course participation is less than 1%. The average for AP Course participation is 14%.
Also, studies show that only 8% of Millburn High School students who graduate pursue an in-state college or vocational program. This is a stark difference from the state average of 39%.
The studies also show that the high school students’ test scores indicate they are behind other students of the same age and grade. Reading proficiency is a mere 7% and math and science scores are even lower - less than 1%.
Millburn High suspension rates are also above the state average. Approximately 12% of all students have been suspended at least once. The state average is only 5%.
Other schools that made the list were Cave Springs MiddleSchool,InsightSchool of Oklahoma Middle School and Mason High School.