Serving 967 students in grades 6-8, Hefner MiddleSchool 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 15% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hefner MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hefner MiddleSchool's student population of 967 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hefner MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hefner MiddleSchool is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1163 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
39%
8%
White
29%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hefner MiddleSchool's ranking?
Hefner MiddleSchool is ranked #1163 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Hefner MiddleSchool often compared to?
Hefner MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Hefner MiddleSchool?
967 students attend Hefner MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hefner MiddleSchool students are Black, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hefner MiddleSchool?
Hefner MiddleSchool has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hefner MiddleSchool offer ?
Hefner MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hefner MiddleSchool part of?
Hefner MiddleSchool is part of Putnam City School District.
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