WHITTIER MS

2000 West Brooks Street
Norman, OK 73069

www.normanpublicschools.org

1,108 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Whittier Middle School is a public school located in Norman, Oklahoma, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Norman Public Schools district. Situated at 2000 West Brooks Street, the school is centrally located near the University of Oklahoma campus, which often plays a role in the diverse and academic-focused culture of the surrounding community. Whittier is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth during the critical middle school transition years.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school, including core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. Beyond the classroom, Whittier Middle School encourages student involvement through various clubs, athletic programs, and service-oriented initiatives. As part of the larger Norman Public Schools system, the school benefits from the district's commitment to technology integration and community engagement, striving to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students develop the skills necessary for future success.

1,108

Total Students

57.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHITTIER MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	575
Hispanic	193
Black	40
Asian	70
Two or More	178
American Indian	47
Pacific Islander	5

White
575 (51.9%)
Hispanic
193 (17.4%)
Two or More
178 (16.1%)
Asian
70 (6.3%)
American Indian
47 (4.2%)
Black
40 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORMAN
Phone:	(405)366-5956
Website:	http://www.normanpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 387

Grade 7 380

Grade 8 341