Hennessey Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Hennessey Upper Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Hennessey, Oklahoma, with a student population of 260. The school is part of the Hennessey School District, which is ranked 78 out of 144 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hennessey Upper Elementary School has consistently outperformed the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 51% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 46% and 37%, respectively. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a mix of White (46.92%), Hispanic (44.23%), and other racial groups, which is higher than some of the nearby schools like Dewitt Waller Middle School and Kingfisher Junior High School. However, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 73.46% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Hennessey Upper Elementary School's statewide ranking has varied significantly over the years, ranging from 37th out of 189 Oklahoma middle schools in 2023-2024 to 197th out of 407 in 2020-2021. This suggests that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. Additionally, when looking at the performance of specific student subgroups, the school's Hispanic students ranked 58th out of 102 Oklahoma middle schools in 2020-2021, while its White students ranked 125th out of 257, indicating that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its Hispanic student population to improve their academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 120 North Mitchell Avenue
       Hennessey, OK  73742-3742


(405) 853-4303

District: Hennessey

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,672 Help


Students who attend Hennessey Upper Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Hennessey High School

Feeder schools for Hennessey Upper Elementary School:

Elementary:    Hennessey Lower Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.9%
Hispanic:
44.2%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hennessey Upper Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), Hispanic (44.2%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hennessey Upper Elementary School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hennessey Upper Elementary School is $10,672.
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Rank History for Hennessey Upper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hennessey Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 68.78 120th 521 77.0%
2010 63.80 169th 539 68.6%
2011 75.74 74th 542 86.3%
2015 30.35 238th 297 19.9%
2016 48.15 172nd 332 48.2%
2017 62.21 67th 238 71.8%
2019 32.38 160th 228 29.8%
2021 46.65 197th 407 51.6%
2022 51.74 72nd 171 57.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hennessey Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.50 93rd 278 66.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hennessey Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.25 58th 102 43.1%
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Rank History for White students at Hennessey Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.35 125th 257 51.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hennessey Upper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 188 2 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 215
1989 206 1 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1990 207 2 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 231
1991 230 4 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 235 3 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 234 11 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 269
1994 242 1 0 32 9 n/a n/a 0 284
1995 234 2 0 25 6 n/a n/a 0 267
1996 234 2 0 25 6 n/a n/a 0 267
1997 233 0 0 28 4 n/a n/a 0 265
1998 121 0 0 43 84 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 153 0 0 37 61 n/a n/a 0 251
2000 131 1 0 42 51 n/a n/a 0 225
2001 164 1 0 41 9 n/a n/a 0 215
2002 168 0 1 48 13 n/a n/a 0 230
2003 168 0 1 48 13 n/a n/a 0 230
2004 189 0 0 46 14 n/a n/a 0 249
2005 168 4 0 53 14 n/a n/a 0 239
2006 161 1 0 65 11 n/a n/a 0 238
2007 154 1 0 76 9 n/a n/a 0 240
2008 132 1 0 77 15 n/a n/a 0 225
2009 119 0 0 79 16 n/a n/a 0 214
2010 114 2 0 96 20 n/a n/a 0 232
2011 122 1 0 92 23 0 0 0 238
2012 118 1 0 99 24 0 0 0 242
2013 115 1 0 116 20 0 0 0 252
2014 102 0 0 119 31 0 0 0 252
2015 129 2 0 108 10 0 0 0 249
2016 131 4 0 104 6 0 0 0 245
2017 135 5 0 93 5 0 0 0 238
2018 142 3 0 91 4 0 0 0 240
2019 135 2 0 95 5 0 2 0 239
2020 115 0 0 76 4 0 2 0 197
2021 92 0 0 89 7 0 12 0 200
2022 130 0 0 110 5 0 17 0 262
2023 122 0 0 115 3 0 20 0 260

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hennessey Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 10.7 20.0 n/a
1989 227 11.0 20.6 n/a
1990 231 13.0 17.7 n/a
1991 257 15.9 16.1 n/a
1992 264 17.5 15.0 29.5
1993 269 15.7 17.1 26.8
1994 284 16.0 17.8 32
1995 267 15.9 16.8 30.7
1996 267 15.9 16.8 30.7
1997 265 16.1 16.5 31.7
1998 248 16.5 15.0 33.9
1999 251 17.1 14.7 52.2
2000 225 17.5 12.9 73.3
2001 215 16.3 13.2 62.8
2002 230 16.5 13.9 60.4
2003 230 16.5 13.9 60.4
2004 249 12.0 20.8 61
2005 239 17.1 14.0 63.6
2006 238 16.1 14.8 68.9
2007 240 15.0 16.0 64.2
2008 225 16.2 13.9 56.9
2009 214 15.5 13.8 82.2
2010 232 16.4 14.1 75
2011 238 15.7 15.1 80.3
2012 242 16.3 14.8 77.7
2013 252 17.1 14.7 87.3
2014 252 17.3 14.5 87.3
2015 249 16.0 15.5 88.4
2016 245 18.0 13.6 89
2017 238 17.5 13.5 89.5
2018 240 17.1 14.0 89.6
2019 239 18.2 13.1 89.5
2020 197 15.7 12.5 88.3
2021 200 14.3 13.9 86.5
2022 262 16.2 16.1 46.9
2023 260 17.2 15.1 73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hennessey Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 10.7 20.0 n/a
1989 227 11.0 20.6 n/a
1990 231 13.0 17.7 n/a
1991 257 15.9 16.1 n/a
1992 264 17.5 15.0 29.5
1993 269 15.7 17.1 26.8
1994 284 16.0 17.8 32
1995 267 15.9 16.8 30.7
1996 267 15.9 16.8 30.7
1997 265 16.1 16.5 31.7
1998 248 16.5 15.0 33.9
1999 251 17.1 14.7 52.2
2000 225 17.5 12.9 73.3
2001 215 16.3 13.2 62.8
2002 230 16.5 13.9 60.4
2003 230 16.5 13.9 60.4
2004 249 12.0 20.8 61
2005 239 17.1 14.0 63.6
2006 238 16.1 14.8 68.9
2007 240 15.0 16.0 64.2
2008 225 16.2 13.9 56.9
2009 214 15.5 13.8 82.2
2010 232 16.4 14.1 75
2011 238 15.7 15.1 80.3
2012 242 16.3 14.8 77.7
2013 252 17.1 14.7 87.3
2014 252 17.3 14.5 87.3
2015 249 16.0 15.5 88.4
2016 245 18.0 13.6 89
2017 238 17.5 13.5 89.5
2018 240 17.1 14.0 89.6
2019 239 18.2 13.1 89.5
2020 197 15.7 12.5 88.3
2021 200 14.3 13.9 86.5
2022 262 16.2 16.1 46.9
2023 260 17.2 15.1 73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hennessey Upper Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,963
2020 $11,229
2021 $9,723
2022 $8,783
2023 $10,672

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hennessey Upper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 160th of 228 Middle schoolsRanks 72nd of 171 Middle schools
 28.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Hennessey Upper Elementary School)5435
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hennessey)5435
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3027
 3%
5th Grade Science (Hennessey Upper Elementary School)6046
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Hennessey)6046
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)3835
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hennessey Upper Elementary School)3631
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hennessey)3631
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3123
 8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Hennessey Upper Elementary School)2629
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Hennessey)2629
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)2921
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students239260
 8.8%
African American20
 100%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian00
Hispanic95115
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White135122
 9.6%
Two or More Races220
 900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.5%73.5%
 16.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hennessey Upper Elementary School

Students who attend Hennessey Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend Hennessey High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended Hennessey Upper Elementary School.

Students at Hennessey Upper Elementary School are 47% White, 44% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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