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5.3 avg / 10

Tulsa School District

School District · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Students: 33,562
Teachers (FTE): 1,819
Estimated Scores: 4%

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

69

46 elem, 12 mid, 11 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,873

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.5:1

How this district compares

Oklahoma rank

#375 of 423

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Oklahoma avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,873

$124 vs Oklahoma median

District size

33,562 students

Much larger than Oklahoma median

About Tulsa

Tulsa is a Tulsa, Oklahoma school district serving 69 schools. The district educates 33,562 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. The district invests $11,873 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Tulsa demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tulsa Met HS, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Tulsa students show an average math proficiency of 11.1% and ELA proficiency of 13.9%.

The district includes 46 elementary schools , 12 middle schools , and 11 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Tulsa, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 11.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 13.9%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Tulsa with test data.

Schools in Tulsa

69 schools
Elementary Schools 46
Middle Schools 12
High Schools 11

District Details

City
Tulsa
Total Enrollment
33,562
Teachers (FTE)
1,819
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tulsa?

Tulsa has 69 schools in total — 46 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Tulsa?

The average composite rating for Tulsa is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Tulsa?

Tulsa spends $11,873 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Tulsa?

The average student-teacher ratio in Tulsa is 18.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Tulsa?

Tulsa Met HS is the highest-rated school in Tulsa with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Tulsa?

Across schools in Tulsa with test data, the average math proficiency is 11.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 13.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Tulsa compare to other districts in Oklahoma?

Tulsa has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 69 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
11.1%
ELA Proficiency
13.9%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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