Serving 322 students in grades 7-9, Pauls Valley Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Pauls Valley JHS encompasses the entire school district of Pauls Valley, OK, covering approximately 51 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 3.3 miles and the furthest edge located 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pauls Valley Junior High School's student population of 322 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pauls Valley Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pauls Valley Junior High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#976 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pauls Valley Junior High School's ranking?
Pauls Valley Junior High School is ranked #976 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Pauls Valley Junior High School?
322 students attend Pauls Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pauls Valley Junior High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pauls Valley Junior High School?
Pauls Valley Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pauls Valley Junior High School offer ?
Pauls Valley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pauls Valley Junior High School part of?
Pauls Valley Junior High School is part of Pauls Valley School District.
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