Blackwell

The Blackwell school district in Oklahoma consists of three schools: Blackwell Elementary School, Blackwell High School, and Blackwell Middle School. The data reveals that Blackwell Elementary School is the strongest performer, consistently outpacing the state average in academic proficiency across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Blackwell Middle School appears to be the weakest performer, with low state-wide rankings and only 1 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars in recent years.

Blackwell Elementary School stands out as the standout school, earning 3 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars and ranking in the top 50% of Oklahoma elementary schools. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for grades 3-5. Blackwell High School has shown fluctuating performance, with a strong ranking and 4-star rating in 2022-2023, but a drop to a 3-star rating in the current school year. However, the school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 80.1%.

Across all three schools, the high free/reduced lunch rates (74.64% to 83.98%) suggest a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, which may present unique challenges and require targeted support. The significant variation in per-student spending, from $7,553 at the elementary school to $10,469 at the middle school, raises questions about resource allocation and equity within the district. The student-teacher ratios, ranging from 13.9 to 16.6, are generally within a reasonable range, indicating adequate staffing levels across the schools.