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Hefner Middle School

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Hefner Middle School ranks 144 th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

144^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 61% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

Hefner Middle School is a public middle school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 891 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Putnam City School District, which is ranked 333 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hefner Middle School consistently performs below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Hefner's proficiency rates were 25% in ELA, 19% in Math, and 45% in Science, compared to the state averages of 26%, 26%, and 30%, respectively. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 87th out of 228 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 144th out of 369 in 2024-2025. Hefner Middle School also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 32.8% to 35.7% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to other Putnam City middle schools, such as Western Oaks, Mayfield, and James L. Capps, Hefner Middle School generally performs worse in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free/reduced lunch rates. Additionally, Bethany Middle School, which is outside the Putnam City district, consistently outperforms Hefner Middle School across all academic metrics.

869

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,119

Per pupil spending ?

67.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8400 North MacArthur Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73132-3132

(405) 721-2411

District: Putnam City

Students who attend Hefner Middle School usually attend:

High:

Putnam City North High School

Feeder schools for Hefner Middle School:

Elementary:	Dennis Elementary School
	Ralph Downs Elementary School
	Wiley Post Elementary School
	Will Rogers Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.4%

White:

25.5%

Two or more races:

15.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 20th percentile in 2023 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 61st (2025) from a 20th-percentile low (2023)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Putnam City

✓Above the Oklahoma median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (33% vs 19% Oklahoma)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg19%

Oklahoma avg27%

144^th of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Oklahoma Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Middle Schools in the Putnam City

333^rd of 452Putnam City 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	51.9	144 of 369	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	22.8	148 of 189	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.8	119 of 149	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.9	118 of 171	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.0	240 of 407	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.7	87 of 228	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.1	86 of 233	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.1	109 of 238	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.0	140 of 332	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	57.4	102 of 297	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.5	118 of 542	78.2%	★★★★☆
2010	74.5	86 of 539	84.0%	★★★★☆
2009	81.0	36 of 521	93.1%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	55.1	19 of 49	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.3	14 of 31	54.8%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	57.0	10 of 16	37.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	62.0	21 of 84	75.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	60.6	39 of 122	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.4	46 of 102	54.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	55.8	107 of 284	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.7	177 of 278	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	33.7	65 of 80	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	51 of 108	52.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	68.9	52 of 215	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	54.7	97 of 257	62.3%	★★★☆☆

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)76th percentile+15 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)75th percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2025)68th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)62nd percentile~ school

African American (2025)61st percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)53rd percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2021)38th percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)19th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science45%+15 vs state

English Language Arts I25%~ state avg

Mathematics19%-7 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, January 29, 2015

SUCH a great school. My son has always been ahead of his class, and this school has been wonderful. He's learned so much. Close Quote

Schools Near Hefner Middle 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 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 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
Hefner Middle School	Public	6-8	8400 North MacArthur Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73132	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 721-2411	869	64	13.5	67.3%	222 (25.5%)	308 (35.4%)	127 (14.6%)	54 (6.2%)	18 (2.1%)	7 (0.8%)	133 (15.3%)	51.9	144^th of 369 public middle schools	61.0%		22.8	148^th of 189 public middle schools	21.7%	4		25.0	24.0	24.0	25.0		18.0	20.0	20.0	19.0		45.0	45.0	$12,119
Dove Science Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	5537 NW Expressway	Warr Acres	73132	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 524-9762	313	20	15.6	79.9%	70 (22.4%)	93 (29.7%)	119 (38.0%)	7 (2.2%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)	90.2	19^th of 369 public middle schools	94.9%		69.4	36^th of 189 public middle schools	81.0%	17		45.0	42.0	36.0	41.0		47.0	54.0	49.0	50.0		42.0	42.0	$9,996
James L. Capps Middle School	Public	6-8	6400 NW 63rd Street	Warr Acres	73122	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 787-3660	938	65	14.4	84.5%	174 (18.6%)	186 (19.8%)	435 (46.4%)	40 (4.3%)	13 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (9.6%)	18.3	326^th of 369 public middle schools	11.7%		3.5	188^th of 189 public middle schools	0.5%	138		16.0	11.0	13.0	13.0		14.0	7.0	3.0	9.0		19.0	19.0	$12,243
Cooper Middle School	Public	6-8	8001 Riverbend Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73132	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 720-9887	501	43	11.6	88.0%	92 (18.4%)	202 (40.3%)	106 (21.2%)	35 (7.0%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (11.8%)	39.1	217^th of 369 public middle schools	41.2%		10.1	178^th of 189 public middle schools	5.8%	39		24.0	23.0	16.0	20.0		17.0	23.0	12.0	17.0		30.0	30.0	$12,451
Bethany Middle School	Public	6-8	4312 N Mueller	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Bethany	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 787-3240	381	25	15.4	34.4%	220 (57.7%)	16 (4.2%)	82 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (13.6%)	97.1	5^th of 369 public middle schools	98.6%		92.1	7^th of 189 public middle schools	96.3%	2		47.0	39.0	50.0	45.0		53.0	65.0	66.0	61.0		73.0	73.0	$9,172
HARDING CHARTER PREPARATORY Middle School at INDEPENDENCE	Public, Charter	5-8	3232 NW 65th Street	Oklahoma City	73116	Oklahoma County	Harding Independence (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 767-3003	404	24	16.8	73.8%	84 (20.8%)	125 (30.9%)	129 (31.9%)	20 (5.0%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (9.7%)	47.2	169^th of 369 public middle schools	54.2%		15.5	164^th of 189 public middle schools	13.2%	5	16.0	15.0	26.0	16.0	18.0	16.0	16.0	31.0	15.0	19.0	12.0	48.0	30.0	$10,009
Belle Isle Middle School	Public	5-8	5904 North Villa Avenue	Oklahoma City	73112	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6600	434	27	16.1	64.1%	149 (34.3%)	75 (17.3%)	132 (30.4%)	23 (5.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.5%)	87.8	26^th of 369 public middle schools	93.0%		67.4	41^st of 189 public middle schools	78.3%	15	37.0	40.0	38.0	53.0	42.0	25.0	37.0	38.0	30.0	32.0	51.0	71.0	61.0	$12,935
John Marshall Middle School	Public	5-8	12201 North Portland Avenue	Oklahoma City	73120	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7200	698	42	16.6	94.6%	69 (9.9%)	338 (48.4%)	165 (23.6%)	43 (6.2%)	15 (2.1%)	4 (0.6%)	64 (9.2%)	8.4	359^th of 369 public middle schools	2.7%					(n/a)	5.0	10.0	5.0	5.0	7.0	1.0	3.0	3.0	1.0	2.0	6.0	10.0	8.0	$14,165
Western Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	7200 Northwest 23rd Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-4434	677	45	15.0	86.0%	165 (24.4%)	100 (14.8%)	350 (51.7%)	4 (0.6%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (7.1%)	35	249^th of 369 public middle schools	32.5%		14.3	166^th of 189 public middle schools	12.2%	83		17.0	14.0	16.0	15.0		22.0	15.0	15.0	18.0		36.0	36.0	$12,252
Mayfield Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 North Purdue Avenue	Oklahoma City	73127	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-8693	838	51	16.5	96.9%	71 (8.5%)	85 (10.1%)	598 (71.4%)	15 (1.8%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.3%)	14.8	338^th of 369 public middle schools	8.4%					(n/a)		7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0		11.0	14.0	2.0	9.0		23.0	23.0	$10,923

Frequently Asked Questions about Hefner Middle School

What district is Hefner Middle School in?

Putnam City

What high school do graduates of Hefner Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hefner Middle School usually go on to attend Putnam City North High School

What is the racial makeup of Hefner Middle School?

Students at Hefner Middle School are 35% African American, 26% White, 15% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Hefner Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 869 students attended Hefner Middle School.

Is Hefner Middle School a good school?

Hefner Middle School ranks 144^th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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