HEFNER MS

8400 North MacArthur Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73132

hms.putnamcityschools.org/

965 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hefner Middle School, located at 8400 North MacArthur Boulevard in Oklahoma City, is a prominent campus within the Putnam City School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-level education that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The campus is known for fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during the formative adolescent years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Hefner Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs designed to engage students with diverse interests. The school emphasizes a supportive culture, aiming to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or contact information, the school maintains an updated web presence at http://hms.putnamcityschools.org/.

965

Total Students

63.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEFNER MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	117
Black	348
Asian	71
Two or More	151
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	7

Black
348 (36.1 %)
White
257 (26.6 %)
Two or More
151 (15.6 %)
Hispanic
117 (12.1 %)
Asian
71 (7.4 %)
American Indian
14 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.7 %)

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:	PUTNAM CITY
Phone:	(405)721-2411
Website:	http://hms.putnamcityschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	965
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 319

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 347