Summary:
The city of Poteau, Oklahoma is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strong and underperforming schools in the area, with Poteau Upper Elementary School standing out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 109 elementary schools in Oklahoma and outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Pansy Kidd Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and generally performs below the state average in core subject areas.
The data also reveals that the schools in Poteau face significant socioeconomic challenges, with relatively high free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 59.45% at Poteau High School to 76.43% at Poteau Primary Elementary School. This suggests that addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and support programs could potentially improve overall academic outcomes across the district.
The student-teacher ratios also vary across the schools, with Poteau Upper Elementary School having the lowest ratio at 13.4 and Poteau High School having the highest ratio at 17.6. This variation may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance, as smaller class sizes can facilitate more personalized instruction and support.
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