Middle Schools in Pauls Valley

The two middle schools located in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, Pauls Valley Junior High School and Pauls Valley Intermediate School, serve students in grades 5-8 and demonstrate strong academic performance despite serving economically disadvantaged populations.

Both schools outperform the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with Pauls Valley Junior High School having 36% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 21%, and 26% of 8th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to the state's 15%. Pauls Valley Intermediate School also had strong 6th grade ELA and Math scores, as well as 46% proficient or better in 5th grade Science, exceeding the state's 35%. The student populations at both schools are racially diverse, with significant Hispanic and Native American representation alongside the White majority.

Despite the high free and reduced-price lunch rates, which indicate significant economic need among the student populations, the Pauls Valley middle schools are performing well academically. However, the $2,478 per-student spending gap between the two schools may contribute to differences in resources, programs, and outcomes. Overall, the Pauls Valley middle schools appear to be providing a quality education to their diverse student bodies, though further analysis could provide additional insights.