Middle Schools in Pauls Valley

Pauls Valley, Oklahoma is home to two middle schools: Pauls Valley Junior High School and Pauls Valley Intermediate School. While neither school stands out as a clear top performer or underperformer compared to state averages, the data reveals some key insights about the academic and demographic characteristics of these institutions.

Academically, both schools struggle to meet state proficiency standards, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Pauls Valley Junior High School consistently underperforms the state average, while Pauls Valley Intermediate School has a more mixed performance, with some grades exceeding the state average and others falling behind. Additionally, both schools face high rates of chronic absenteeism, at 19.0%, which is above the state average and may contribute to the academic challenges.

Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role in the schools' performance. Both Pauls Valley Junior High School and Pauls Valley Intermediate School serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates of 71.26% and 76.98%, respectively. This suggests that the schools may need additional resources and support services to address the unique needs of their student populations. The funding disparity between the two schools, with Pauls Valley Junior High School spending $10,645 per student and Pauls Valley Intermediate School spending $8,167 per student, may also contribute to the performance gap.