Below Average
#1637 of 1,750 schools in OK
- Math 6% proficient (2025)
- Reading 10% proficient (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thoreau Demonstration Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 8% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thoreau Demonstration Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,582/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tulsa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,983
Median home value
$254,700
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mingo Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Memorial MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Union 6th-7th Grade CtrEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–7 | 1.9 mi | 2,177 | Compare → |
| Union 8th Grade CtrEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 8 | 2.5 mi | 1,185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tulsa
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #64 of 69
- District spending per student
- $11,873NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thoreau Demonstration Academy is listed in TULSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thoreau Demonstration Academy
Thoreau Demonstration Academy is a public middle school in Tulsa, OK, part of Tulsa, serving approximately 439 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,637 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thoreau Demonstration Academy
What grades does Thoreau Demonstration Academy serve?
Thoreau Demonstration Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
Thoreau Demonstration Academy has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Demonstration Academy is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thoreau Demonstration Academy rank in OK?
Thoreau Demonstration Academy ranks #1,637 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Thoreau Demonstration Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Thoreau Demonstration Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thoreau Demonstration Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thoreau Demonstration Academy a charter school?
No, Thoreau Demonstration Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thoreau Demonstration Academy a Title I school?
No, Thoreau Demonstration Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
83.1% of students at Thoreau Demonstration Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tulsa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (918) 833-9700
- Area population (ZIP 74133)
- 48,686
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74133; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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