Serving 336 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than 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 lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pauls Valley Junior High School's student population of 336 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pauls Valley Junior High 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 Pauls Valley Junior High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
17%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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 #1289 out of 1,680 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?
16% 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?
336 students attend Pauls Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pauls Valley Junior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pauls Valley Junior High School offer ?
Pauls Valley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
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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