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#1342 of 1,750 schools in OK
West Jhs
Middle School · Moore · Oklahoma City, OK
A Moore middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9400 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73159
- Math 10% proficient (2025)
- Reading 16% proficient (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Jhs score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brink JhsEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–8 | 1.7 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Jefferson MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 941 | Compare → |
| The Acad of Classical Chrn StudiesPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 2.3 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
- #20 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
West Jhs is listed in MOORE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Jhs
West Jhs is a public middle school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Moore, serving approximately 614 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,342 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Jhs
What grades does West Jhs serve?
West Jhs serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend West Jhs?
West Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jhs is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Jhs rank in OK?
West Jhs ranks #1,342 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is West Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
West Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 West Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Jhs has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Jhs a charter school?
No, West Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Jhs a Title I school?
No, West Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Jhs?
74.4% of students at West 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
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cleveland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (405) 735-4620
- 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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