Serving 31 students in grades 5-8, Putnam Heights Academy Middle School 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School's student population of 31 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam Heights Academy Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1613 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
32%
21%
Black
45%
8%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putnam Heights Academy Middle School's ranking?
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School is ranked #1613 out of 1,652 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Putnam Heights Academy Middle School?
31 students attend Putnam Heights Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Putnam Heights Academy Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Putnam Heights Academy Middle School?
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Putnam Heights Academy Middle School offer ?
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam Heights Academy Middle School part of?
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Putnam Heights Academy Middle School located?
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School is located in the Uptown Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 4 other public schools located in Uptown Oklahoma City.
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