The top reported proficiency rate is 14% in Math. The lowest is 6% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Sankofa Middle School
Sankofa Middle School is a small charter school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving grades three through five. Despite its name, it operates as an elementary school under the Sankofa Charter district, which consists of this single school. The school is located in Tulsa, the second-largest city in Oklahoma, a place with a diversified economy rooted in oil, aviation, finance, and technology, and a built environment known for its Art Deco architecture and proximity to the Arkansas River. The city has seen steady population growth and ongoing development, and its housing market reflects a moderately priced urban setting relative to national trends.
The student body is very small, with an enrollment that is almost entirely Black, joined by a small share of Hispanic students. Data on economic disadvantage, such as the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, was not available. Likewise, information on special education services and English learner programs was not provided. A parent interested in these supports would need to inquire directly with the school.
State assessment results from Oklahoma's OSTP tests are reported for the 2024-25 school year, but they come with important caveats. For third grade, both math and English language arts scores were suppressed because the group tested was too small to release, a common practice to protect student privacy. For fourth and fifth grades, where results were reported, proficiency rates in math, ELA, and science were low. Across the subjects and grades for which data was available, the school’s overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quarter relative to districts in Tulsa County. These numbers are not compared to any broader state or national benchmark in the available data, so it is difficult to gauge how they stack up beyond the county. A parent may want to discuss these results with the school to understand the instructional context and any efforts underway.
No information was available about programs, course offerings, or extracurricular activities. Because the school serves only third through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data was also missing. The district brief turned up no information about curriculum, pedagogy, or recent changes with lasting parent-relevant impact, so that dimension is a blank.
The peer environment at Sankofa Middle School is shaped by its very small size and its demographic composition. Families considering this school will find a tight-knit setting with a student body that is overwhelmingly Black. With limited publicly available data on student support services and academic programs, the decision to enroll may rest heavily on a direct conversation with school leadership about the instructional approach, student progress, and how the school addresses the needs of its learners. The broader Tulsa context offers a diverse urban landscape with cultural institutions and a growing economy, but the school itself presents as a relatively opaque option from the data available here.
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