Serving 262 students in grades 5-8, Hennessey Upper Es ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hennessey Upper Es's student population of 262 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hennessey Upper Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hennessey Upper Es is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
42%
19%
Black
n/a
8%
White
50%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hennessey Upper Es's ranking?
Hennessey Upper Es is ranked #937 out of 1,674 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Hennessey Upper Es?
262 students attend Hennessey Upper Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hennessey Upper Es students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hennessey Upper Es?
Hennessey Upper Es has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hennessey Upper Es offer ?
Hennessey Upper Es offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hennessey Upper Es part of?
Hennessey Upper Es is part of Hennessey School District.
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