Middle Schools in Tulsa

The Tulsa middle school district consists of 12 schools serving grades 6-8, with a mix of public institutions located throughout the city. The data reveals a diverse landscape, with standout schools like Edison Preparatory Middle School and Carver Middle School consistently outperforming the Tulsa and state averages, while other institutions struggle to meet these benchmarks.

The high free and reduced lunch rates across many of the Tulsa middle schools, ranging from 57.9% to 95.86%, suggest significant socioeconomic challenges facing the district. This may contribute to the wide performance gaps observed in the test score data, with Edison Preparatory Middle School and Carver Middle School standing out for their exceptional academic achievements. The student-teacher ratios also vary widely, with Traice Middle School having the lowest ratio at 9.5 students per teacher, and Central Middle School having the highest at 25.3 students per teacher.

The analysis suggests that addressing the disparities and identifying ways to replicate the success of the standout schools could be crucial for improving educational outcomes for all students in the Tulsa middle school district. Targeted interventions and the sharing of best practices among the schools may help to bridge the performance gaps and provide a more equitable educational experience for the diverse student population.