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WHITTIER MS

2000 West Brooks Street, Norman, OK 73069NORMAN →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,016
Students
Total enrolled
$12,465
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 12% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,016 students in grades 06–08 in Norman, Oklahoma.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,465 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WHITTIER MS is a very large middle in Norman, Oklahoma, serving grades 06–08 with 1,016 students. The district invests $12,465 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at WHITTIER MS

1,016
Total Students
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
40%
Free Lunch
59
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution531 male · 485 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility40%
National avg 52% · 403 students
Student Composition
56%
17%
14%
Asian5%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black4%
Multiracial14%
Native American4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 402172001085

Academic Outcomes at WHITTIER MS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 94th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 73069

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,465Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,465
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,484
Student Support$2,368
Administration$1,496
Operations$1,870
Other$1,246
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,465 spent per student, an estimated $5,522 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
50%
State government
38.3%
Local (property tax)
49.6%
Federal programs
12.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ROOSEVELT ESEISENHOWER ESCLEVELAND ESADAMS ES
+14 more
↓
Middle
IRVING MSALCOTT MSLONGFELLOW MS
↓
High School
NORMAN NORTH HSNORMAN HSDIMENSIONS ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCleveland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNORMAN →
Phone: (405)366-5956
NCES ID: 402172001085
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Norman seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NORMAN
High
NORMAN NORTH HS
2,401 students · 09–12
● 56 opp38% FRL
High
NORMAN HS
2,137 students · 09–12
● 56 opp47% FRL
Mid
IRVING MS
788 students · 06–08
● 45 opp63% FRL
Mid
ALCOTT MS
713 students · 06–08
● 56 opp50% FRL
Mid
LONGFELLOW MS
709 students · 06–08
● 45 opp54% FRL
Elem
ROOSEVELT ES
666 students · PK–05
19% FRL
Elem
EISENHOWER ES
604 students · PK–05
● 45 opp46% FRL
Elem
CLEVELAND ES
554 students · PK–05
● 56 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2000 West Brooks Street, Norman, OK 73069
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.