By Brent Bushey, Fuel OKC CEO

Oklahoma City Public Schools' 2022-23 State Report Cards tell a troubling story. Of the 75 district and charter schools that participated in state testing, a staggering 49 Oklahoma City schools have alarmingly low English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates, with more than 80% of students at these schools not reading at grade level.

The data is concerning, especially considering countless studies suggest a key factor in a student’s overall success is their ability to read proficiently.

By Brent Bushey, Fuel OKC CEO

If we want Oklahoma City to continue to grow and thrive, it’s clear we must provide more quality public school options to attract and retain families in the heart of our city.