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Whittier Ms

2000 West Brooks Street, Norman, OK, 73069

About Whittier Ms

Whittier Middle School is a public middle school in Norman, Oklahoma, that serves students in grades 6 through 8. There are 1,094 students at the school, and the student–teacher ratio is 19:1. This makes it possible for both group and individual learning. The main subjects taught at Whittier Middle School are English language arts, math, science, and social studies. Students can also take electives like music, art, technology, and physical education. The school puts a lot of emphasis on helping students improve their skills and offers programs to help them do better in school, such as intervention services for those who need more help. Like the people who live in Norman, the students come from a wide range of racial and economic backgrounds. 33% of students are proficient in math, and 36% are proficient in reading/ELA, according to data on academic performance. This shows what they have done well and what they still need to improve. According to Oklahoma state standards, money per student should pay for both core programs and activities outside of school. Families in Norman who want a well-rounded middle school education should generally choose Whittier Middle School. It has a structured and helpful setting and chances to learn more.

Contact Information

Address

2000 West Brooks Street, Norman, OK, 73069

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Phone

(405) 366-5956

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 36%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 36% in Reading.
59
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1094
Total Students
$59307
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 80 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Whittier Ms

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 54.57%
Asian 5.58%
Hispanic 16.91%
Black 3.11%
Two+ Races 15.08%
Native Am. 4.57%
White
54.57%
Asian
5.58%
Hispanic
16.91%
Black
3.11%
Two+ Races
15.08%
Native Am.
4.57%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1094
46.53%
509 Female
53.47%
585 Male

Student Population

1094 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

321 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Teachers and classrooms at Whittier Middle have received substantial support through DonorsChoose, totaling over $40,000 raised and 60 funded projects, which help provide supplies, technology, books, and enrichment resources for students.

FAQ

Q1. Does Whittier MS use technology to help students learn?

Ans. Digital tools help with teaching and keeping students organized.

Q2. Do teachers want students to take on leadership roles?

Ans. You can be a leader in school programs and clubs.

Q3. How does the school help students with different learning needs?

Ans. Different students' needs are met by instructional strategies and support services.

Q4. Does the school encourage students to work together?

Ans: In class, we do things like group discussions and team-based learning.

Q5. What does Whittier MS do to get families involved in their children's education?

Ans. Families are involved through regular communication and events at school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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