Whitney Middle School serves 727 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
727 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
34%
8%
White
36%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitney Middle School?
727 students attend Whitney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Whitney Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney Middle School?
Whitney Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitney Middle School offer ?
Whitney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Whitney Middle School part of?
Whitney Middle School is part of Tulsa School District.
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