Excellent
#114 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 7% in state
Pocola MS
Middle School · Pocola · Pocola, OK
A middle school in Pocola, OK where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 640, Pocola, OK 74902
- Math 31% proficient (2025)
- Reading 35% proficient (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pocola MS score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pocola MS 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pocola), 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
$48,333
Median home value
$134,200
Median rent
$747/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Pocola
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $9,906NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pocola MS is listed in POCOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pocola MS
Pocola MS is a public middle school in Pocola, OK, part of Pocola, serving approximately 170 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pocola MS
What grades does Pocola MS serve?
Pocola MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pocola MS?
Pocola MS has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocola MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocola MS is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pocola MS rank in OK?
Pocola MS ranks #114 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Pocola MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Pocola MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Pocola MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocola MS has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pocola MS a charter school?
No, Pocola MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pocola MS a Title I school?
No, Pocola MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pocola MS?
71.2% of students at Pocola MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Le Flore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (918) 436-2091
- Area population (ZIP 74902)
- 4,359
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
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 74902; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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