Pocola

The Pocola school district in Oklahoma consists of three schools: Pocola Elementary School, Pocola High School, and Pocola Middle School. The data reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement across the district.

Pocola Middle School stands out as the highest performer, ranking 46th out of 189 Oklahoma middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts strong test scores, with 55-63% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Pocola Elementary School has shown improvement, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating, though its proficiency rates still have room for growth. Pocola High School faces more significant challenges, with a low 1-star rating and mixed test score results.

Across the district, the schools share high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.58% at the high school to 75.73% at the elementary school. This suggests the student population faces significant economic challenges, which could be an important factor in the schools' performance. The district also maintains consistent student-teacher ratios, indicating this may not be a major differentiating factor in the schools' outcomes.