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Western Heights

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8401 SW 44th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Oklahoma County
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PH: (405) 350-3410

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3662 students
  • 6 schools

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 OCCT Results

Scale: % at or above satisfactory

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2009)
 72% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 61% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2009)
 87% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 68% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 70% (2009)
 72% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Social Studies
 48% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2009)
 77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 65% (2009)
 71% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 64% (2008)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 73% (2009)
 66% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 67% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 59% (2009)
 67% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 84% (2008)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2009)
 76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. Students in grade 5 were also tested in writing, science and social studies. Students in grade 7 were tested in geography, and students in grade 8 were tested in writing, science and U.S. history.
  • The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

Testing in Oklahoma: An Overview

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 OCCT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above satisfactory

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Black59%
Asian90%
Hispanic76%
American Indian80%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged76%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female64%
Male53%
Black39%
Asian90%
Hispanic61%
American Indian67%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian88%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged81%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female65%
Male57%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian59%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female73%
Male67%
Black70%
Asian75%
Hispanic68%
American Indian65%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged75%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female74%
Male78%
Black79%
Asian92%
Hispanic78%
American Indian63%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female72%
Male60%
Black68%
Asian64%
Hispanic60%
American Indian73%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged70%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female73%
Male59%
Black56%
Asian82%
Hispanic69%
American Indian67%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female71%
Male75%
Black50%
Asian100%
Hispanic71%
American Indian72%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged85%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female74%
Male75%
Black56%
Asian90%
Hispanic80%
American Indian61%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female64%
Male54%
Black51%
Asian60%
Hispanic43%
American Indian67%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged61%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Black38%
Asian90%
Hispanic71%
American Indian60%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. Students in grade 5 were also tested in writing, science and social studies. Students in grade 7 were tested in geography, and students in grade 8 were tested in writing, science and U.S. history.
  • The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

Testing in Oklahoma: An Overview

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 OCCT EOI Results

Scale: % at or above satisfactory

Algebra II
 51% (2008)
The state average for Algebra II was 52% in 2008.

Reading
 65% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2009.

English 2
 54% (2008)
The state average for English 2 was 74% in 2008.

Biology I
 45% (2008)
The state average for Biology I was 54% in 2008.

U.S. History
 71% (2008)
The state average for U.S. History was 63% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

English 3
 76% (2008)
The state average for English 3 was 74% in 2008.

Algebra I
 75% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 76% in 2008.

Geometry
 67% (2008)
The state average for Geometry was 67% in 2008.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests End-of-Instruction (OCCT EOI) exams to test students in high school in algebra I, algebra II, English II, English III, geometry, biology I and U.S. history upon completion of each course.
  • The OCCT EOI is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The OCCT EOI exams are standards-based tests, which means they measure specific skills defined for each subject by the state of Oklahoma.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

Testing in Oklahoma: An Overview

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 OCCT EOI Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above satisfactory


ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female67%
Male62%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian54%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged69%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female64%
Male68%
Black60%
Asian82%
Hispanic67%
American Indian79%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests End-of-Instruction (OCCT EOI) exams to test students in high school in algebra I, algebra II, English II, English III, geometry, biology I and U.S. history upon completion of each course.
  • The OCCT EOI is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The OCCT EOI exams are standards-based tests, which means they measure specific skills defined for each subject by the state of Oklahoma.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

Testing in Oklahoma: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic43%57%
Hispanic23%10%
Black, not Hispanic21%11%
American Indian/Alaskan Native9%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%2%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program183%56%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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