The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in Science. The lowest is 13% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Oklahoma Connections Acad Ms
Oklahoma Connections Acad Ms is a virtual charter middle school serving grades six through eight, operated under the Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter) district. As a full-time online school, it is designed for students who learn at home with a curriculum delivered remotely. Its administrative address is in Bartlesville, but the school’s students enroll from across the state, meaning its peer environment is not defined by a single neighborhood.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, the school’s proficiency rates in math and English language arts are low. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above decreases as grade level advances, and in English language arts the rates are similarly modest. Science, which is tested only in eighth grade, shows a higher rate of proficiency than either math or English language arts for that grade. While these results are low in absolute terms, when measured against other districts in Washington County the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint of the comparison set. That said, a parent considering this school will want to look closely at how the virtual model addresses core academic skill development, particularly in mathematics and reading.
The student body of nearly three hundred is predominantly White, with smaller shares of students identifying as Hispanic, Black, two or more races, and American Indian or Alaska Native. A very small number of students are Asian. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners were not available, which is a gap a family may wish to investigate directly with the school to understand what support structures are in place.
Bartlesville, where the school is administratively based, is a mid-sized city with roots in the oil industry. It serves as a regional hub for northeast Oklahoma and contains industrial parks as well as residential and commercial areas. The downtown is known for architectural landmarks such as Price Tower, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and the Bartlesville Community Center. A paved trail system called the Pathfinder Parkway runs along the Caney River, offering walking and cycling routes. Rogers State University operates a branch campus downtown, and Oklahoma Wesleyan University is also located in the city. Major employers include Phillips 66, ConocoPhillips, and other energy-sector firms, which anchor the local economy. Home values in the area are near the state average, and rental costs are moderate. The city has experienced modest population growth and development in its industrial sector.
Because this is a virtual charter school, there is no traditional campus, and the school environment is shaped by online instruction and family-managed daily schedules. No information was available on course access, staffing ratios, discipline rates, or attendance patterns. The district brief did not identify any recent major changes affecting the school’s operation.
Oklahoma Connections Acad Ms is a fit for families who are seeking a full-time online public school option for middle grades and who are comfortable with a setting where academic outcomes on state tests are below statewide averages in most subjects, though the school performs better relative to its county peers. A parent should inquire with the school about its academic intervention strategies, how it supports students who are not yet proficient, and what services it provides for students with learning differences. The lack of data on student support populations makes it prudent to ask directly.
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