The top reported proficiency rate is 38% in Science. The lowest is 26% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Collinsville Upper Es
Collinsville Upper ES serves students in third through fifth grade as part of the Collinsville Public Schools, a district located in a small city roughly north of Tulsa. The school sits within a community that has seen rapid population growth over recent decades, with new subdivisions and a focus on preserving a historic downtown core. The city retains many original late-1800s and early-1900s buildings, and in 2024 an Historic Preservation District was approved for the photogenic downtown area. Civic anchors include a city park, a Carnegie library, a depot museum, and an annual Tri-County Fair. The broader school system includes two elementary schools, this upper elementary school, a sixth grade center, a middle school, and a high school, all described as conveniently located adjacent to residential neighborhoods. The district brief did not identify any parent-relevant changes in recent years.
On the 2024-25 Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) assessments, Collinsville Upper ES posted results that, when taken together, placed the school in the top quartile among districts in Tulsa County for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. That relative strength is noteworthy because the proficiency rates themselves, in absolute terms, are moderate. In math, third graders showed the strongest performance, with proficiency declining in fourth and then again in fifth grade. In English language arts, a similar pattern appeared: third graders had the highest proficiency, with fourth and fifth graders at lower levels. In science, which is tested only in fifth grade, proficiency was moderate. The state changed cut scores for math and ELA that year, which makes direct trend comparisons unreliable, but the reported results give a clear snapshot of current performance.
Enrollment at this upper elementary school reflects a mix of backgrounds. White students make up roughly half the student body. Students identifying as two or more races form a substantial share, followed by American Indian or Alaska Native students, Hispanic students, and Asian students. The share of Black students is very small. Data on students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, students with disabilities, and English learners were not available for this school, so a parent seeking that information would need to ask the school directly. The school serves only grades three through five, so there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was also missing.
The community context matters for families considering this school. Housing values in the area are above the state median, and the local economy shifted long ago from coal mining to agriculture and dairy farming. Collinsville was once named the Dairy Capital of Oklahoma. Today, the city functions as a full-service municipality with its own electrical utility. Regional employment centers such as the Tulsa International Airport and the Port of Catoosa are within a short drive, and the city is also near the Cherokee Industrial Park. The downtown has a compact retail core with antique stores, boutiques, and locally owned restaurants. The broader setting is a mix of suburban residential development and agricultural land, with recreational options at nearby lakes and parks.
For a parent or resident trying to understand what this school offers, the picture is one of a mid-sized upper elementary school that is performing relatively well compared to other schools in the same county, even though proficiency rates at the school itself leave room for growth. The student body is diverse in race and ethnicity, and the community is growing and investing in its historic character. The absence of free lunch, special education, and English learner data means that families with specific support needs may want to follow up with the school to understand the full range of services available. This is a school that fits families looking for an elementary program in a suburban-rural setting with a strong sense of local history and a district that has been stable in recent years.
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