McKinley ES vs Whittier MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley ES
Norman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Whittier MS
Norman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,108 students
| Measure | McKinley ES Norman, Oklahoma | Whittier MS Norman, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 899 | #69 of 338 |
| National rank | #5796 of 50,301 | #9263 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 341 | 1,108 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 1,108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Norman | Norman |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 42.6).
- •McKinley ES does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •McKinley ES does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •McKinley ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 39.4%).
- •McKinley ES does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.4).
- •Whittier MS is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 341.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McKinley ES better than Whittier MS?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley ES ranks higher (78.6 vs 42.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McKinley ES and Whittier MS?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Norman and Norman in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley ES: 341. Whittier MS: 1,108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley ES and Whittier MS rank in Oklahoma?
McKinley ES is 7th of 899 and Whittier MS is 69th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).