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Western Heights Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 776 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 21, 2011

I had 2 kids go through Western Heights Middle School for all grades. The teachers are great! One of my kids has Autism, and they were great for him, too! Previously, I had 2 other kids go through 2 different middle schools in the PC District. PC is AWFUL! WHMS was like a breath of fresh air. They keep parents informed. They are GREAT!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

This school has been great so far we've been here for about 5 yrs. I feel that the principal at the middle school is to strict about the dress code i understand that the kids shouldn't look trashy or were gang related clothing, but my son wears alot of concert shirts and clothes with skulls i don't understand the problem with that. If he was a discipline problem thats one thing but he isn't they should just be happy that he comes to school everyday and actually tries in class and go after the ones that cause trouble when they show up for school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2008

This school has really been focused on my kids education. they love the school. They feel safe. there might be some gang activity there but if so it isn't noticed like other schools. The teachers are wonderful, Princpal does outstanding work. yes they have been building on to the school., but they are doing this for our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

western heights is more interested in how their school looks than they are in the kids. they are building a million dollar locker room but the kids have to buy their own uniforms and equipment
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2007

I love this school the teacher here are great. I love it here. I lean a lot my fav teacher is Mrs. Campo cause she teach me alot.
—Submitted by lilly bennett, a student


Posted June 22, 2007

my children love this school, the teachers are wonderful, we are buying a home in this distict just for them!
—Submitted by Rachel Molet, a parent


Posted September 16, 2004

One of the best middle schools in Oklahoma and anywhere else in the United States. The teachers are wonderful and the Principal is one of the brightest and enthusiastic principals I have ever been around. He is always thinking outside the box.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

My children started out at different ages within this school district. At the Elementary and High School levels I have nothing but wonderful things to say. However at the Middle School level there are many things that need to change. When instructors at the 7th grade level are releassed from their duties and new and improved instructors are put in. Then and only then will a change be made at this level of education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

My daughters have gone thru all levels of this school system. In my books it is the best of the best. All cultures, all types of children walk thru these doors and leave being an asset to all of our futures. Western Heights has a wonderful plan for the present and the future of the world.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

204 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

204 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

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. 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.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

203 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

202 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
66%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

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. 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.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

211 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

209 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

206 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

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. 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.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female73%
Male59%
Black56%
Asian82%
Hispanic69%
American Indian67%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged70%

Reading

All Students65%
Female72%
Male60%
Black68%
Asian64%
Hispanic60%
American Indian73%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

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. 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.

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.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students74%
Female74%
Male75%
Black56%
Asian90%
Hispanic80%
American Indian61%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged83%

Reading

All Students73%
Female71%
Male75%
Black50%
Asian100%
Hispanic71%
American Indian72%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

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. 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.

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.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Black38%
Asian90%
Hispanic71%
American Indian60%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged67%

Reading

All Students59%
Female64%
Male54%
Black51%
Asian60%
Hispanic43%
American Indian67%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

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. 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.

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.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 43% 57%
Hispanic 24% 10%
Black 20% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 8% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8435 S.W. 44th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Phone: (405) 350-3455

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