Serving 317 students in grades 7-8, 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center ranks in the top 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 31% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#742 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center's ranking?
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center is ranked #742 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center?
317 students attend 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center?
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center offer ?
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center part of?
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center is part of Poteau School District.
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