Summary:
The 74126 zip code area of Tulsa, Oklahoma is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 high school. These schools, which serve predominantly high-poverty student populations, are consistently underperforming, with low test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings. McLain High School For Science And Technical had a 80.1% four-year graduation rate in 2021-2022, but only 4.9% of 11th graders were proficient or better in ELA and 0.6% in math. Tulsa Legacy Charter School Inc had 3rd grade proficiency rates of 38% in ELA and 27% in math, compared to state averages of 51% and 38%. Meanwhile, John Hope Franklin Elementary School ranked 638 out of 646 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2020-2021.
The high-poverty nature of these schools is evident, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 90.91% at McLain High School to 96.84% at Tulsa Legacy Charter. This likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these institutions. Per-student spending also varies widely, from $8,034 at Tulsa Legacy Charter to $11,058 at McLain High School, raising questions about resource allocation and whether higher spending is translating to improved outcomes.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in this zip code area. Targeted interventions and support, focused on improving instruction, providing additional resources and services, and engaging families, may be crucial to addressing the systemic issues underlying the consistently poor performance of these schools. Collaboration between the Tulsa and Lighthouse Academy (Charter) districts will be essential in developing and implementing strategies to support these high-needs communities.
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