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Hennessey Upper Elementary School

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Hennessey Upper Elementary School ranks 80 th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

80^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 78% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

Hennessey Upper Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Hennessey, Oklahoma, with a student population of 235. The school is part of the Hennessey School District, which is ranked 178 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hennessey Upper Elementary has shown mixed performance compared to state averages. The school outperformed the state in overall English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, but had lower proficiency in 5th grade ELA and 8th grade Math. However, the school's Science proficiency rates were consistently higher than the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Hennessey Upper Elementary generally outperforms Longfellow Middle School and Dewitt Waller Middle School in the Enid Public Schools district, but lags behind the higher-performing Kingfisher Junior High School.

The school faces some challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.5% to 19.0%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Hennessey Upper Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.95% to 73.46% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's performance for its low-socioeconomic status students has been lower than for its White student population, suggesting that the economic challenges faced by the school's community may be impacting student achievement.

227

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,637

Per pupil spending ?

52%

Free/discounted lunch ?

120 North Mitchell Avenue
Hennessey, OK 73742-3742

(405) 853-4303

District: Hennessey

Students who attend Hennessey Upper Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Hennessey High School

Feeder schools for Hennessey Upper Elementary School:

Elementary:

Hennessey Lower Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.1%

Hispanic:

40.5%

Two or more races:

7.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2010 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (34% vs 27% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Oklahoma middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2010

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg32%

Oklahoma avg27%

80^th of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 58 pts since 2015

From bottom 20% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

178^th of 452Hennessey among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	68.2	80 of 369	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	37 of 189	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	51.7	72 of 171	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.6	197 of 407	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	32.4	160 of 228	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	62.2	67 of 238	71.8%	★★★★☆
2016	48.1	172 of 332	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	30.3	238 of 297	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	75.7	74 of 542	86.3%	★★★★☆
2010	63.8	169 of 539	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.8	120 of 521	77.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	44.2	58 of 102	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	59.0	96 of 284	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.5	93 of 278	66.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	77.1	30 of 215	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	48.4	125 of 257	51.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)86th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2021)43rd percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science44%+14 vs state

Mathematics30%+4 vs state

English Language Arts I27%~ state avg

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Schools Near Hennessey Upper Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)						OSTP Mathematics (2025)						OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Hennessey Upper Elementary School	Public	5-8	120 North Mitchell Avenue	Hennessey	73742	Kingfisher County	Hennessey	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 853-4303	227	18	12.8	52.0%	116 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (40.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.9%)	68.2	80^th of 369 public middle schools	78.3%		68.5	37^th of 189 public middle schools	80.4%	43		22.0	30.0	34.0	21.0	27.0		27.0	39.0	35.0	20.0	30.0	46.0	43.0	44.0	$12,637
Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Junior High School	Public	7-8	6520 East Wood Road	Waukomis	73773	Garfield County	Pioneer-Pleasant Vale	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 758-3282	76	8	9.4	64.5%	51 (67.1%)	1 (1.3%)	15 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	7 (9.2%)	74.8	51^st of 369 public middle schools	86.2%					(n/a)				32.0	25.0	28.0				34.0	39.0	37.0		42.0	42.0	$15,652
Kingfisher Upper Elementary	Public	4-6	601 S 13th Street	Kingfisher	73750	Kingfisher County	Kingfisher	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(405) 375-6607	263	23	11.6	58.9%	156 (59.3%)	1 (0.4%)	64 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (15.6%)								(n/a)	41.0	47.0	42.0			43.0	36.0	31.0	27.0			31.0	44.0		44.0	$17,213
Kingfisher Junior High School	Public	7-8	1500 South 13th Street	Kingfisher	73750	Kingfisher County	Kingfisher	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 375-3755	213	15	14.2	57.3%	124 (58.2%)	4 (1.9%)	58 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.7%)	68.1	82^nd of 369 public middle schools	77.8%		62.6	49^th of 189 public middle schools	74.1%	33				40.0	20.0	29.0				49.0	19.0	33.0		35.0	35.0	$14,549
Longfellow Middle School	Public	6-8	900 East Broadway Avenue	Enid	73701	Garfield County	Enid	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 366-8200	519	33	15.5	95.0%	114 (22.0%)	18 (3.5%)	236 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	113 (21.8%)	32 (6.2%)	19.4	318^th of 369 public middle schools	13.8%		15.1	165^th of 189 public middle schools	12.7%	153			15.0	6.0	12.0	11.0			12.0	8.0	11.0	10.0		22.0	22.0	$10,094
Dewitt Waller Middle School	Public	6-8	2604 West Randolph Avenue	Enid	73703	Garfield County	Enid	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 366-7900	735	40	18.2	67.5%	372 (50.6%)	16 (2.2%)	174 (23.7%)	10 (1.4%)	15 (2.0%)	48 (6.5%)	100 (13.6%)	54.1	137^th of 369 public middle schools	62.9%		33.5	122^nd of 189 public middle schools	35.4%	15			32.0	21.0	18.0	24.0			29.0	34.0	17.0	27.0		34.0	34.0	$9,328

Frequently Asked Questions about Hennessey Upper Elementary School

What high school do graduates of Hennessey Upper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hennessey Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend Hennessey High School

What is the racial makeup of Hennessey Upper Elementary School?

Students at Hennessey Upper Elementary School are 51% White, 41% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Hennessey Upper Elementary School in?

Hennessey

How many students attend Hennessey Upper Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended Hennessey Upper Elementary School.

Is Hennessey Upper Elementary School a good school?

Hennessey Upper Elementary School ranks 80^th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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