Summary:
The city of Poteau, Oklahoma is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Poteau School District. While the district as a whole performs well, with a 4-star rating, there is notable variation in the performance of individual schools, with Poteau Upper Elementary School and 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center standing out as top performers in the district.
Poteau Upper Elementary School is a standout, ranking 87 out of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools and outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the middle and high schools in Poteau generally have lower proficiency rates than the state average, with the exception of 8th-grade Mathematics at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center. The district's diverse student population, with significant representation of White, Hispanic, and Native American students, is another notable characteristic.
While the Poteau School District as a whole performs well, the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across the schools, ranging from 44.81% at Poteau High School to 68.59% at Poteau Primary Elementary School, suggest potential socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and achievement. Addressing these equity concerns and exploring strategies to improve academic performance, particularly at the middle and high school levels, could be valuable areas of focus for the district.
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