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#663 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 38% in state
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr
Middle School · Poteau · Poteau, OK
A Poteau middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Mockingbird Lane, Poteau, OK 74953
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 29% proficient (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 29% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poteau), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,625
Median home value
$174,400
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Poteau
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr is listed in POTEAU; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr is a public middle school in Poteau, OK, part of Poteau, serving approximately 317 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #663 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr
What grades does 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr serve?
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr?
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr rank in OK?
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr ranks #663 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr a charter school?
No, 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr a Title I school?
No, 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr?
73.5% of students at 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Le Flore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (918) 647-7740
- Area population (ZIP 74953)
- 12,284
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74953; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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