Perry Public Schools has released its Oklahoma School Report Card for the 2024–2025 school year, offering families and community members a detailed look at how local schools are serving students and where future improvements are planned. The Oklahoma School Report Card measures school performance using several indicators, including academic achievement, student growth, graduation rates, attendance, and preparation for life after high school. Together, these measures provide a well-rounded picture of student success. While results varied by site, district leaders emphasize that the report card highlights both strong accomplishments and clear opportunities for growth.
Perry Elementary Schools: A Statewide Standout
Perry Upper & Lower Elementary Schools continue to be a point of pride for the community. These sites earned an overall B and ranked in the top 10 percent of elementary schools statewide. Students performed especially well in key areas.
Out of 691 schools in the state, the elementary site ranked:
- 6th in English Language Arts growth
- 61st in Math achievement
- 58th in Science achievement
Overall, Perry Elementary ranked 51st in growth and 52nd in achievement out of nearly 700 schools. Teachers are using data-driven instruction, small-group learning, and targeted support to maintain this success while continuing to improve attendance and English Language Learner (ELL) outcomes.
Perry Junior High School: Strong Progress and Growth
Perry Junior High also earned an overall B, showing steady improvement over recent years. The school received B grades in both Academic Achievement and Academic Growth and ranked among the top 100 junior high schools in Oklahoma.
Notably, Perry Junior High ranked 72nd statewide for year-over-year student progress, demonstrating that students are making meaningful academic gains. School leaders are now focusing on improving attendance to ensure students are present and able to benefit fully from classroom instruction.
Perry High School: Focused on Improvement and Opportunity
Perry High School received an overall grade of D, driven primarily by academic achievement and chronic absenteeism. It is important to note that the grade for academic achievement is based solely on two measures, the Spring ACT Test and CCRA Science Test, both taken by Juniors.
Important strengths are highlighted by the school report card, as well. The high school earned B grades for Graduation Rate and Postsecondary Opportunities, reflecting strong support for students as they prepare for college, careers, or other paths after graduation.
To address areas for improvement, the high school has outlined several priority actions, including offering a Fall ACT to provide juniors with early testing experience, as well as providing ACT preparation courses for all Juniors. Additionally, the high school will be implementing benchmark assessments to guide instruction, and they will expand reading programs and student motivation initiatives. District leaders believe these steps will help students build confidence, improve test performance, and stay engaged.
Students are more prepared than ever to take the ACT while still in high school. The score stays with them long after graduation, serving as a lasting academic credential. Regardless of postsecondary plans, a strong ACT score helps students stay prepared for future opportunities—and for changes they may not yet anticipate.
District-Wide Goals and Commitment
Across all schools, PPS is prioritizing:
- Improving student attendance
- Strengthening English Language Learner support
- Expanding academic excellence initiatives, including reading and data-driven instruction
A top priority district-wide includes reducing chronic absenteeism by 5 percentage points. As outlined by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, a student is considered chronically absent after missing 10% or more of school days, including both excused and unexcused absences. This would be the same as missing approximately 18 days in a typical 180-day school calendar. Chronic absenteeism looks beyond truancy and daily attendance numbers to show how frequent absences can influence a student’s academic progress and future success. At PPS, attendance continues to improve each year, though schools remain in a recovery phase following attendance challenges that emerged during and after COVID.
Additional priority goals will be increasing academic proficiency across all grade levels and improving ELL proficiency to 30 percent. Progress will be monitored through monthly attendance reports, quarterly academic updates, and annual program reviews shared with the Board of Education and community stakeholders.
Moving Forward Together
Perry Public Schools leaders emphasize that the report card is not just a score, but a roadmap for continued growth. Superintendent Chad Wilson states, “By building on existing strengths and addressing challenges head-on, the district remains committed to providing every student with a high-quality education.”