The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in English language arts. The lowest is 12% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Berryhill Ms
Berryhill Middle School serves seventh and eighth graders as part of the Berryhill Public Schools district in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school sits within Tulsa, the state's second-largest city, which has a diversified economy spanning finance, aviation, telecommunications, and technology, though its roots remain in the energy sector. The district itself is a smaller entity within the broader Tulsa area, and a search for recent district-level changes such as bond measures or curriculum updates turned up no parent-relevant developments, so the present picture is one of stability rather than transition.
Enrollment is moderate for a middle school, with a student body that is predominantly white, joined by a substantial proportion of students who identify as two or more races. American Indian and Hispanic students together account for a meaningful share, while Black and Asian students each make up only a small presence. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, as well as figures on students with disabilities and English learners, were not available in the reporting, so a parent may need to contact the school directly for that picture.
Academically, the state assessment results give a clear signal. Proficiency rates on the Oklahoma School Testing Program in both math and English language arts are modest. In math, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above was low in both seventh and eighth grades. In English language arts, eighth graders showed a somewhat higher rate than seventh graders, but overall performance sits below the midpoint among districts in Tulsa County when subjects and grades are combined into a single proficiency index. Science results for eighth grade were suppressed, meaning the state did not release a rate, which often happens when the count of tested students is small enough to risk identifying individuals. The district’s middle school testing participation rates were not available in the data; a parent may want to confirm that participation was adequate for drawing reliable conclusions.
Because Berryhill Middle School does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to consider. No data were available on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, staffing ratios, or course access such as advanced or career-focused offerings. The school’s profile does not indicate charter or magnet status, and it is not identified as a Title I school, though the specific Title I designation was not provided.
The housing context for the zip code shows home values that are below the state median, and rents are similarly positioned, which may make the area more accessible for families compared with higher-cost parts of Tulsa County. The broader city of Tulsa offers notable civic and cultural anchors, including the downtown Art Deco architecture, the Arkansas River, and institutions such as the Gilcrease Museum and the Woody Guthrie Center, but these are citywide features rather than school-specific resources.
Overall, Berryhill Middle School is a small-to-moderate public middle school in a stable district within a large city. Its academic performance, based on state testing, is below the typical level seen across Tulsa County districts, which is a soft spot a family weighing this school should explore further, particularly by asking about curriculum supports, intervention strategies, and the range of offerings available to students in these grades.
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