Serving 1,108 students in grades 6-8, Whittier Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Whittier Middle School serves the west part of Norman, OK, covering an area of approximately 25.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier Middle School's student population of 1,108 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,108 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whittier Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Middle School's ranking?
Whittier Middle School is ranked #411 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Whittier Middle School often compared to?
Whittier Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alcott Middle School, Irving Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Whittier Middle School?
1,108 students attend Whittier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Whittier Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Middle School?
Whittier Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whittier Middle School offer ?
Whittier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whittier Middle School part of?
Whittier Middle School is part of Norman School District.
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