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7th And 8th Grade Academic Center

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

7th And 8th Grade Academic Center ranks 75 th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

75^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 80% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

7th And 8th Grade Academic Center is a public middle school in Poteau, Oklahoma, serving 317 students in grades 7-8. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in Science and Mathematics, and has a strong performance among specific student subgroups.

7th And 8th Grade Academic Center's academic performance is noteworthy, with 44% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 36%, and 32% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 17%. The school's performance is also strong among Hispanic, Native American, and English Language Learner students, often ranking in the top quartile of Oklahoma middle schools for these groups. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 9.1% to 29.8%, which is an area that could be further investigated and addressed.

Compared to nearby schools, Pansy Kidd Middle School has a similar academic performance to 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center, while Pocola Middle School has a higher overall ranking and performance in some subject areas. In contrast, Panama Middle School has significantly lower academic performance compared to 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center and the state averages, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support.

277

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,328

Per pupil spending ?

69%

Free/discounted lunch ?

102 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953-4953

(918) 647-7740

District: Poteau

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.2%

Hispanic:

27.1%

American Indian:

19.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 73rd percentile in 2021 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (34% vs 27% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2021

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (30% vs 19% Oklahoma)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg31%

Oklahoma avg27%

75^th of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 7 pts since 2021

From top 27% (2021) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

125^th of 452Poteau among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	69.3	75 of 369	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	43.7	102 of 189	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.5	64 of 148	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.4	59 of 167	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.2	110 of 407	73.0%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	66.1	15 of 84	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	43.7	38 of 79	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.2	17 of 73	76.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	62.5	36 of 122	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	49.9	56 of 116	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.0	26 of 119	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	53.3	50 of 109	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.8	39 of 102	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	71.2	45 of 284	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	57.3	111 of 292	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.2	33 of 289	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.6	37 of 264	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	65.3	65 of 278	76.6%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	84.9	3 of 51	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	96.3	2 of 63	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	3 of 60	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	76.6	12 of 75	84.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	65.7	31 of 106	70.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	56 of 215	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	55.0	91 of 221	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.5	94 of 222	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.1	38 of 233	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	52.9	101 of 257	60.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Native American (2025)94th percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)84th percentile+4 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)82nd percentile~ school

White (2025)74th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2024)71st percentile+25 vs school

Hispanic (2025)70th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science44%+14 vs state

English Language Arts I29%+3 vs state

Mathematics29%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)					OSTP Mathematics (2025)					OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center	Public	7-8	102 Mockingbird Lane	Poteau	74953	Le Flore County	Poteau	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 647-7740	277	20	13.8	69.0%	103 (37.2%)	1 (0.4%)	75 (27.1%)	3 (1.1%)	54 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (14.8%)	69.3	75^th of 369 public middle schools	79.7%		43.7	102^nd of 189 public middle schools	46.0%	27			24.0	33.0	29.0			25.0	32.0	29.0		44.0	44.0	$11,328
Pansy Kidd Middle School	Public	5-6	300 N Walters	Poteau	74953	Le Flore County	Poteau	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 647-7741	288	19	15.5	69.1%	124 (43.1%)	1 (0.3%)	63 (21.9%)	4 (1.4%)	45 (15.6%)	1 (0.3%)	50 (17.4%)								(n/a)	32.0	31.0			32.0	38.0	33.0			36.0	31.0		31.0	$11,324
Panama Middle School	Public	7-8	801 North Missouri	Panama	74951	Le Flore County	Panama	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 963-0406	107	5	22.2	77.6%	59 (55.1%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.4%)	1 (0.9%)	31 (29.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.6%)	12.6	346^th of 369 public middle schools	6.2%					(n/a)			9.0	5.0	7.0			0.0	7.0	3.0		18.0	18.0	$9,456
Spiro Middle School	Public	6-8	600 West Broadway Street	Spiro	74959	Le Flore County	Spiro	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 962-2488	222	17	13.0	74.8%	112 (50.5%)	16 (7.2%)	19 (8.6%)	3 (1.4%)	45 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (12.2%)	51.1	148^th of 369 public middle schools	59.9%		30.5	131^st of 189 public middle schools	30.7%	17		29.0	23.0	19.0	24.0		26.0	32.0	16.0	24.0		31.0	31.0	$10,532
Pocola Middle School	Public	6-8	603 East Pryor Avenue	Pocola	74902	Le Flore County	Pocola	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 436-2091	142	10	13.9	71.1%	90 (63.4%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.2%)	2 (1.4%)	17 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (18.3%)	74.7	52^nd of 369 public middle schools	85.9%		64.4	46^th of 189 public middle schools	75.7%	6		41.0	41.0	24.0	35.0		46.0	37.0	9.0	31.0		50.0	50.0	$12,181

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

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

Students at 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center are 37% White, 27% Hispanic, 19% American Indian, 15% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

In the 2024-25 school year, 277 students attended 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center.

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

Poteau

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

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

7th And 8th Grade Academic Center ranks 75^th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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