Early analysis of data indicates that students at every Putnam City school scored high enough on standardized tests to meet or exceed federal and state adequate yearly progress (AYP) targets, district officials say.

"This is fantastic news. It’s rewarding to our teachers, who committed themselves to finding out what each student needed and then doing whatever it took to make sure it was provided. And it’s reassuring to parents that their children are in a district with a strong focus on helping students achieve at the highest level," says Sue Kuntze, assistant superintendent of Elementary Education.

All Oklahoma public schools are required to meet AYP criteria on 34 indicators that measure reading and language arts achievement, mathematics achievement and attendance or graduation rate among diverse populations.

Last year, six of the district’s 18 elementary schools did not make AYP. This year, all 18 elementary schools made AYP.

Four of five district middle schools made AYP last year. This year, all five made AYP.

Two of the district’s three high schools - Putnam City High and Putnam City West High School - did not make AYP last year. This year, Putnam City High made AYP. Putnam City West test scores this year exceeded AYP target scores. However, it appears the school did not make AYP because the graduation rate is slightly below the target rate.