Serving 891 students in grades 6-8, Hefner Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hefner Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hefner Middle School's student population of 891 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hefner Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hefner Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1101 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
34%
8%
White
25%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
18%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hefner Middle School's ranking?
Hefner Middle School is ranked #1101 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Hefner Middle School often compared to?
Hefner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Hefner Middle School?
891 students attend Hefner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Hefner Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hefner Middle School?
Hefner Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hefner Middle School offer ?
Hefner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hefner Middle School part of?
Hefner Middle School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Hefner Middle School located?
Hefner Middle School is located in the Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 6 other public schools located in Northwest Oklahoma City.
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