Serving 33 students in grades 5-8, Putnam Heights 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam Heights Middleschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Putnam Heights Middleschool's student population of 33 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Putnam Heights Middleschool 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 Putnam Heights 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
#1576 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
21%
8%
White
18%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
24%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putnam Heights Middleschool's ranking?
Putnam Heights Middleschool is ranked #1576 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Putnam Heights Middleschool?
33 students attend Putnam Heights Middleschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Putnam Heights Middleschool students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Black, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Heights Middleschool?
Putnam Heights Middleschool has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Putnam Heights Middleschool offer ?
Putnam Heights Middleschool offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Putnam Heights Middleschool part of?
Putnam Heights Middleschool is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Putnam Heights Middleschool located?
Putnam Heights Middleschool is located in the Uptown Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 4 other public schools located in Uptown Oklahoma City.
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