Serving 404 students in grades 5-8, Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence's student population of 404 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1497 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
32%
21%
Black
31%
8%
White
21%
43%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
24.3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence's ranking?
Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence is ranked #1497 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence?
404 students attend Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence?
Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence offer ?
Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence part of?
Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence is part of Harding Independence Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence located?
Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 80 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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