The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in Science. The lowest is 30% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Highland East Jhs
Highland East JHS is a public junior high school in Moore, Oklahoma, serving seventh and eighth graders. It is part of the Moore Public Schools district, which covers a rapidly growing suburban city positioned between Oklahoma City and Norman. The school is one of several junior highs in the district and operates as a traditional, non-charter, non-magnet public school.
The student body is moderately sized for a two-grade secondary school. Racially and ethnically, the largest group of students is white, followed by a substantial share of students who identify as two or more races. Hispanic and Black students each form smaller but still notable portions of the enrollment, and there are also smaller numbers of American Indian, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. The data does not include information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners, so readers interested in those dimensions of the student population should ask the school directly.
Academically, state test results from the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) are available for the most recent school year. Across the tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency rate falls in the top quartile relative to districts in Cleveland County. That is a favorable position among the county’s school systems, but the absolute proficiency levels remain modest—less than half of students scored at the proficient or advanced level in any subject. The school’s strongest showing was in eighth-grade science, where a larger share of students met the bar. In math, the seventh-grade proficiency rate was higher than the eighth-grade rate, while English language arts results were similar across both grades. The state changed its cut scores for math and English language arts this year, which means the results cannot be directly compared with prior years to assess whether performance is improving or declining. Parents who want to understand recent trends may want to ask the school for local data or context about student growth.
Because the school serves only seventh and eighth grades, it does not report a graduation rate or chronic absenteeism figures. No information was provided about course offerings, extracurricular programs, staffing ratios, discipline rates, or the school’s Title I status. A fuller picture of the academic and social environment would come from visiting the school or speaking with administrators.
Moore itself is a car-dependent suburb that has experienced significant population growth over recent decades. Its economy draws on a hospital, a technology center, and retail. The district has invested in raising teacher salaries and has seen growth in per-student revenue over several years, which may support staffing and programs. The school building is located on Southeast Fourth Street, in a residential area served by major highways. Civic amenities in the city include parks, a library, a community center, and a pool.
Highland East JHS serves as a middle step in a public school system that serves a growing suburban community. Its test results place it above the midpoint among the county’s districts, though the overall proficiency rates indicate room for improvement. Families considering the school should investigate what programs and supports are available, especially given the gaps in the available data.
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