Average
#1218 of 1,750 schools in OK
- Math 31% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland East Jhs score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland East Jhs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,709/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,407
Median home value
$189,000
Median rent
$1,245/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73160; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central JhsEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Highland West JhsEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Brink JhsEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Moore
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #15 of 34
- District spending per student
- $9,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland East Jhs is listed in MOORE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland East Jhs
Highland East Jhs is a public middle school in Moore, OK, part of Moore, serving approximately 743 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland East Jhs
What grades does Highland East Jhs serve?
Highland East Jhs serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Highland East Jhs?
Highland East Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland East Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland East Jhs is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland East Jhs rank in OK?
Highland East Jhs ranks #1,218 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Highland East Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland East Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highland East Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland East Jhs has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Highland East Jhs a charter school?
No, Highland East Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland East Jhs a Title I school?
No, Highland East Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland East Jhs?
41.5% of students at Highland East Jhs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 743
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cleveland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (405) 735-4580
- Area population (ZIP 73160)
- 62,205
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73160; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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