Pansy Kidd Middle School

100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 280 students in grades 5-6, Pansy Kidd Middle 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% (which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pansy Kidd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Pansy Kidd Middle School's student population of 280 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
280 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Pansy Kidd Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pansy Kidd Middle School 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#960 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pansy Kidd Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pansy Kidd Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pansy Kidd Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pansy Kidd Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
21%
11%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
24%
20%
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Black
n/a
8%
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White
39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pansy Kidd Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Pansy Kidd Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pansy Kidd Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pansy Kidd Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pansy Kidd Middle School's ranking?
Pansy Kidd Middle School is ranked #960 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Pansy Kidd Middle School often compared to?
Pansy Kidd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wister Elementary School, Leflore Elementary School, Poteau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Pansy Kidd Middle School?
280 students attend Pansy Kidd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Pansy Kidd Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pansy Kidd Middle School?
Pansy Kidd Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pansy Kidd Middle School offer ?
Pansy Kidd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Pansy Kidd Middle School part of?
Pansy Kidd Middle School is part of Poteau School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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