Western Oaks Middle School

7200 Northwest 23rd Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 656 students in grades 6-8, Western Oaks 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 14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Western Oaks Middle School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
656 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Western Oaks 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 Western Oaks Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1339 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Oaks Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Oaks Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Oaks Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Western Oaks Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Oaks Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
46%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Oaks Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
8%
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White
29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Oaks Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Oaks Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Oaks Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Oaks Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Oaks Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Oaks Middle School's ranking?
Western Oaks Middle School is ranked #1339 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Western Oaks Middle School often compared to?
Western Oaks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webster Middle School, Yukon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Western Oaks Middle School?
656 students attend Western Oaks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Western Oaks Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Oaks Middle School?
Western Oaks Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Western Oaks Middle School offer ?
Western Oaks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Western Oaks Middle School part of?
Western Oaks Middle School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Oaks Middle School located?
Western Oaks Middle School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Bethany, OK. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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