The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in Science. The lowest is 9% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Kipp Tulsa Acad. College Prep.
KIPP Tulsa Acad. College Prep. is a public charter school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving grades six through eight. It is part of the KIPP Tulsa Academy Charter district, which also operates a high school for ninth through twelfth graders. The district recently restructured its grade span, discontinuing fifth grade; families with rising fifth graders should be aware that this campus no longer enrolls that grade level.
The student body is comparatively small for a middle school. The student body is predominantly Black, with a smaller share of Hispanic students and a very small number of white students; the remainder identifies as American Indian or Alaska Native, two or more races, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available.
State testing results from the most recent school year show that the percentage of students scoring proficient or above in math was low across all three grade levels. The share was very low in sixth grade, low in seventh grade, and very low in eighth grade. In English language arts, the pattern was similar: the share of students reaching proficiency was low in sixth and seventh grades and very low in eighth grade. Eighth grade science results, while still modest, were higher than both math and English in that grade. Compared to other districts in Tulsa County, the school's overall proficiency across tested grades and subjects sits below the midpoint of the county. A parent exploring this school will likely want to discuss with the administration what academic support and intervention strategies are in place, particularly in the core subjects where proficiency rates lag.
The statewide assessment underwent a cut-score change in math and English language arts, which means year-to-year trend comparisons are not reliable. No graduation rate appears here because this school serves only middle grades.
The school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma's second-largest city. Tulsa's economy has historically been built on the oil industry, but it has diversified into finance, aviation, telecommunications, and technology. The city is home to several universities, including the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University, as well as secondary campuses for Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma. The city's population has grown steadily, and the metropolitan area is substantial. Nearby cultural institutions include the Gilcrease Museum, the Woody Guthrie Center, and the Greenwood Rising history center. The housing market in the immediate zip code is relatively affordable, with home values that are below both the state and national averages. Rents, too, are modest compared to the national figure.
No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, student-to-teacher ratios, or course access was available for this school. A parent considering KIPP Tulsa Acad. College Prep. would benefit from visiting the campus to observe the learning environment and inquiring directly about class sizes, student support services, and the academic program's approach to addressing the proficiency gaps that state testing reveals.
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