Below Average
#1528 of 1,750 schools in OK
Southern Hills ES
Elementary School · Oklahoma City · Oklahoma City, OK
An Oklahoma City elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7800 South Kentucky Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73159
- Math 6% proficient (2025)
- Reading 10% proficient (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Hills ES score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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 40 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southern Hills ES 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oklahoma City), 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
$56,369
Median home value
$144,200
Median rent
$1,119/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73159; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Queen ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Fairview ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Sky Ranch ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Kingsgate ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 414 | 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.
Oklahoma City
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #53 of 57
- District spending per student
- $13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Hills ES is listed in OKLAHOMA CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Hills ES
Southern Hills ES is a public elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Oklahoma City, serving approximately 479 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,528 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Hills ES
What grades does Southern Hills ES serve?
Southern Hills ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Southern Hills ES?
Southern Hills ES has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Hills ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Hills ES is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Hills ES rank in OK?
Southern Hills ES ranks #1,528 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Southern Hills ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Hills ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Southern Hills ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Hills ES has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Hills ES a charter school?
No, Southern Hills ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Hills ES a Title I school?
No, Southern Hills ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Hills ES?
94.6% of students at Southern Hills ES 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (405) 587-2900
- Area population (ZIP 73159)
- 32,172
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 73159; 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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