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#1177 of 1,750 schools in OK
Western Heights MS
Middle School · Western Heights · Oklahoma City, OK
A middle school in Oklahoma City, OK where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8435 Southwest 44th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73179
- Math 2% proficient (2025)
- Reading 7% proficient (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Heights MS score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 4% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Heights MS 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$103,713
Median home value
$235,400
Median rent
$1,699/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73179; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang North MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Mustang Central MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 4.1 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Mustang MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 4.9 mi | 731 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–8 | 5.0 mi | 867 | 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.
Western Heights
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Heights MS is listed in WESTERN HEIGHTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Heights MS
Western Heights MS is a public middle school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Western Heights, serving approximately 388 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,177 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Heights MS
What grades does Western Heights MS serve?
Western Heights MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Western Heights MS?
Western Heights MS has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Heights MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Heights MS is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Heights MS rank in OK?
Western Heights MS ranks #1,177 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Western Heights MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Heights MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Western Heights MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Heights MS has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Heights MS a charter school?
No, Western Heights MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Heights MS a Title I school?
No, Western Heights MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Heights MS?
91.0% of students at Western Heights MS 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
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.8%
- Phone
- (405) 350-3455
- Area population (ZIP 73179)
- 7,502
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 73179; 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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