Serving 142 students in grades 6-8, Pocola Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: POCOLA MS's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 31.6 square miles in Pocola, OK. Parents can expect a typical drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pocola Middle School's student population of 142 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pocola Middle 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 Pocola Middle School is 0.56, 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
#1221 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
63%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocola Middle School's ranking?
Pocola Middle School is ranked #1221 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Pocola Middle School?
142 students attend Pocola Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pocola Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocola Middle School?
Pocola Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pocola Middle School offer ?
Pocola Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocola Middle School part of?
Pocola Middle School is part of Pocola School District.
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