Middle Schools in Poteau

The two middle schools located in Poteau, Oklahoma, 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center and Pansy Kidd Middle School, serve different grade levels but share some notable similarities and differences. Both schools have a significant population of minority students, with Hispanic and Native American students making up a large portion of the student body.

7th And 8th Grade Academic Center has consistently ranked in the top half of Oklahoma middle schools, with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in 8th grade math and science proficiency, but has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. In contrast, Pansy Kidd Middle School has shown improvement in its ranking over the past few years, moving from the bottom quarter to the middle of Oklahoma middle schools. Pansy Kidd outperforms the state average in 5th grade English and math proficiency and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14:1.

Both Poteau middle schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates around 57%. This is an important factor to consider when analyzing the schools' performance and resource needs. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive look at the two middle schools in Poteau, highlighting their strengths, areas for improvement, and the unique characteristics of the student populations they serve.