Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Park Es 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Park Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Highland Park Es's student population of 361 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland Park Es 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 Highland Park Es is 0.68, which is less 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
#1591 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
49%
8%
White
17%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Es's ranking?
Highland Park Es is ranked #1591 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Highland Park Es often compared to?
Highland Park Esis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar Chavez Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Es?
361 students attend Highland Park Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Highland Park Es students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park Es?
Highland Park Es has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Park Es offer ?
Highland Park Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Park Es part of?
Highland Park Es is part of Midwest City-Del City School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Park Es located?
Highland Park Es is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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