Serving 288 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 27% (which is higher than 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pansy Kidd Middle School's student population of 288 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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 0.72, 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
#960 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)27%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
16%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
41%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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 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 Poteau High School, Wister Elementary School, Leflore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% 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?
288 students attend Pansy Kidd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pansy Kidd Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 15:1.
What grades does Pansy Kidd Middle School offer ?
Pansy Kidd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pansy Kidd Middle School part of?
Pansy Kidd Middle School is part of Poteau School District.
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