Summary:
The 74902 zip code area in Pocola, Oklahoma is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Pocola school district. While the district as a whole has room for improvement, Pocola Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with strong test scores and a high statewide ranking.
Pocola Middle School outperforms the state average on several key metrics, including 55% of 6th graders, 39% of 7th graders, and 58% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39%, 39%, and 40% respectively. The school also had 63% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science, significantly higher than the state average of 35%. This suggests the middle school may be a bright spot in the district and could provide insights into effective practices that could be replicated at the other schools.
In contrast, Pocola High School has 11th grade proficiency rates in ELA, Math, Science, and U.S. History all below 30%, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across all 3 schools suggest that the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, which may present unique challenges and require targeted support and resources.
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