7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

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7th And 8th Grade Academic Center ranks 102 nd of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

7th And 8th Grade Academic Center is a public middle school in Poteau, Oklahoma, serving 317 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Poteau School District, which is ranked 102 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center has shown mixed performance compared to state and local averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (44%) and Mathematics (29% for 7th grade, 42% for 8th grade) were higher than the state averages. However, in the previous two school years, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the state averages. The school has performed well in certain student subgroups, ranking highly for Hispanic, Native American, and low socioeconomic status students. With a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school may face socioeconomic challenges, but its relatively low student-teacher ratio suggests more personalized attention for students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Pocola Middle School, Spiro Middle School, and Pansy Kidd Middle School, 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center generally performs better academically. The school's improvement in its statewide ranking over time also indicates that it is making progress and may be on a positive trajectory.

Detail:

Public 7-8

100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953-4953

(918) 647-7740

District: Poteau

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,890

Students who attend 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center usually attend:

High:

Poteau High School

Feeder schools for 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center:

Elementary:	Poteau Primary Elementary School
	Poteau Upper Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.1%

Hispanic:

25.6%

American Indian:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center ranks worse than 54% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.1%), Hispanic (25.6%), American Indian (19.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center is $8,890.

Schooldigger Rankings:

7th And 8th Grade Academic Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center 102^nd of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

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Rank History for all students at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2021	59.22	110^th	407	73.0%
2022	55.40	59^th	171	65.5%
2023	51.48	64^th	149	57.0%
2024	43.69	102^nd	189	46.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.26	65^th	278	76.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.80	39^th	102	61.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.60	12^th	75	84.0%

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Rank History for White students at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.93	101^st	257	60.7%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	147	1	1	74	73	31	327
2022	139	1	6	80	69	40	335
2023	157	1	7	95	57	45	362
2024	127	0	5	81	62	42	317

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	327	24.4	13.3	66.4
2022	335	22.1	15.1	63
2023	362	19.6	18.4	57.2
2024	317	20.7	15.2	73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	327	24.4	13.3	66.4
2022	335	22.1	15.1	63
2023	362	19.6	18.4	57.2
2024	317	20.7	15.2	73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$10,626
2022	$9,760
2023	$8,890

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Schools Near 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)				OSTP Mathematics (2024)				OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center	Public	7-8	100 Mockingbird Lane	Poteau	74953	Le Flore County	Poteau	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 647-7740	317	21	15.2	73.5%	127 (40.1%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (25.6%)	5 (1.6%)	62 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (13.2%)	43.7	102^nd of 189 public middle schools	46.0%		51.5	64^th of 149 public middle schools	57.0%	38			44.0				29.0	42.0	38.0	$8,890
Pansy Kidd Middle School	Public	5-6	100 Mockingbird Lane	Poteau	74953	Le Flore County	Poteau	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 647-7741	288	20	14.6	69.1%	119 (41.3%)	2 (0.7%)	76 (26.4%)	2 (0.7%)	46 (16.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (14.2%)								(n/a)	56.0				55.0	35.0				$11,035
Panama Middle School	Public	7-8	801 North Missouri	Panama	74951	Le Flore County	Panama	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 963-0406	95	4	22.0	77.9%	52 (54.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (27.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)								(n/a)										$8,687
Spiro Middle School	Public	6-8	600 West Broadway Street	Spiro	74959	Le Flore County	Spiro	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 962-2488	227	16	13.9	77.1%	115 (50.7%)	13 (5.7%)	28 (12.3%)	3 (1.3%)	46 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.7%)	30.5	131^st of 189 public middle schools	30.7%					(n/a)		35.0	42.0	42.0		38.0	34.0	27.0		$10,197
Pocola Middle School	Public	6-8	603 East Pryor Avenue	Pocola	74902	Le Flore County	Pocola	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 436-2091	170	12	14.2	71.2%	107 (62.9%)	2 (1.2%)	7 (4.1%)	2 (1.2%)	25 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (15.9%)	64.4	46^th of 189 public middle schools	75.7%					(n/a)		55.0	39.0	58.0					63.0	$10,674

Frequently Asked Questions about 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

What district is 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center in?

Poteau

Is 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center a good school?

7th And 8th Grade Academic Center ranks 102^nd of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center?

Students at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center are 40% White, 26% Hispanic, 20% American Indian, 13% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center attend?

Students who attend 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center usually go on to attend Poteau High School

How many students attend 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center.

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