Poteau

The Poteau school district in Oklahoma consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Poteau Upper Elementary School and Poteau High School are the standout performers in the district, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state and outperforming the state average in key academic areas.

Poteau Upper Elementary School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked among the top 109 elementary schools in Oklahoma. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for 3rd and 4th grades, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4. In contrast, the middle schools in the district, 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center and Pansy Kidd Middle School, have lower proficiency rates compared to the elementary and high school, suggesting potential areas for improvement.

Poteau High School is also a standout, ranked 67th out of 431 Oklahoma high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining an 80.1% four-year graduation rate. The school performs above the state average in English Language Arts proficiency for 11th grade. However, the district as a whole faces 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 targeted support and resources may be needed to address these challenges and their potential impact on student performance.