Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Park Es 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% 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 Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1603 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
49%
8%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Es's ranking?
Highland Park Es is ranked #1603 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Es?
361 students attend Highland Park Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Highland Park Es students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park Es?
Highland Park Es has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Park Es offer ?
Highland Park Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Park Es part of?
Highland Park Es is part of Midwest City-Del City School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Park Es located?
Highland Park Es is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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