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#1046 of 1,750 schools in OK
Western Oaks MS
Middle School · Putnam City · Bethany, OK
A Putnam City middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
7200 Northwest 23rd Street, Bethany, OK 73008
- Math 18% proficient (2025)
- Reading 16% proficient (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Oaks MS score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Oaks 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethany), 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
$55,981
Median home value
$163,500
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73008; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| Bethany MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| James L. Capps MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 943 | Compare → |
| Bridgestone ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 5–6 | 3.2 mi | 425 | 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.
Putnam City
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #10 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Oaks MS is listed in PUTNAM CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Oaks MS
Western Oaks MS is a public middle school in Bethany, OK, part of Putnam City, serving approximately 642 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,046 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Oaks MS
What grades does Western Oaks MS serve?
Western Oaks MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Western Oaks MS?
Western Oaks MS has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Oaks MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Oaks MS is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Oaks MS rank in OK?
Western Oaks MS ranks #1,046 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Western Oaks MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Oaks MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Oaks MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Oaks MS has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Oaks MS a charter school?
No, Western Oaks MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Oaks MS a Title I school?
No, Western Oaks MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Oaks MS?
87.1% of students at Western Oaks 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (405) 789-4434
- Area population (ZIP 73008)
- 21,469
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 73008; 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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