Northwest Heights Es

1715 W University Boulevard
Durant, OK 74701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Northwest Heights Es ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10% in OK
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwest Heights Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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School Overview

Northwest Heights Es's student population of 579 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
579 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwest Heights Es ranks within the top 10% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Heights Es is 0.69, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
#122 out of 1674 schools
(Top 10%)
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45-49%
24%
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45-49%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
18%
12%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
19%
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Black
1%
8%
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White
49%
46%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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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 Northwest Heights Es's ranking?
Northwest Heights Es is ranked #122 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Northwest Heights Es often compared to?
Northwest Heights Esis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Irving Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Northwest Heights Es?
579 students attend Northwest Heights Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Northwest Heights Es students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Heights Es?
Northwest Heights Es has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Heights Es offer ?
Northwest Heights Es offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Northwest Heights Es part of?
Northwest Heights Es is part of Durant School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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