D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Western Heights Ms

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 8435 Southwest 44th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 12% · Math 7% proficient · 3rd percentile in Oklahoma
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Oklahoma schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
388
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%3/100reading 3rd percentile, math 3rd percentile among Oklahoma middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 97% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Oklahoma schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −25 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Oklahoma. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−20 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency7% (−23 pts vs. state avg 30%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Oklahoma state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White12%3%reading -28 pts, math -35 pts0th percentile (list)
Black3%3%reading -17 pts, math -12 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic12%12%reading -12 pts, math -11 pts12th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -7 pts, math -24 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income11%6%reading -15 pts, math -18 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8435 Southwest 44th Street
City Oklahoma City
ZIP Code 73179
District 4032370
NCES School ID 403237002244
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 73179

Understanding the community around Western Heights Ms helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $99,668
Per Capita Income $45,635
Poverty Rate 3.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $202,900
Median Rent $1,541
Owner-Occupied 84.9%
Renter-Occupied 15.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Western Heights Ms.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 47.9%
Black 23.7%
White 11.9%
Two or More Races 11.6%
American Indian 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 388
Teachers (FTE) 35.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Western Heights Ms?
Western Heights Ms has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Western Heights Ms?
Western Heights Ms has 388 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Western Heights Ms serve?
Western Heights Ms serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Western Heights Ms receive per student?
Western Heights Ms receives $16,628 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Western Heights Ms in 73179 ▼
Avg Home Value
$277,546
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,715
1-Year Change
+0.5%
% Renters
15.1%

Other Schools in 73179

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026