Sperry Ms, Sperry OK - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Sperry Ms

Sperry MS serves grades six through eight on a shared campus on the western edge of Sperry, a small bedroom community about a short drive north of downtown Tulsa. The school is part of Sperry Public Schools, a rural-fringe district where most working residents commute to Tulsa, Skiatook, or Owasso for employment. The town itself has seen a modest decline in population in recent years, and no large-scale development has been reported. Housing values in the area sit slightly above the state average but remain below the national figure, and homeownership is common.

The student body is small, with each grade roughly the same size. Racially and ethnically, it is majority white, with a substantial share of students who are American Indian or Alaska Native, a smaller but notable Hispanic population, and a group of students who identify as two or more races. Asian and Black students each make up a very small portion. Data on students receiving free or reduced-price meals, on students with disabilities, and on English learners was not available, so it is not possible to speak directly to the economic or support-need profile from the provided figures.

Academically, the school’s state assessment results place it below the midpoint among districts in Tulsa County. Across math and reading, proficiency rates for each grade level were below the county median. In sixth grade, about one in four students scored proficient or above in reading, and roughly one in five did so in math. Seventh-grade numbers were lower in both subjects. Eighth-grade reading was similar to sixth grade, and eighth-grade math was comparable to the other grades. Science, tested only in eighth grade, had a higher proficiency rate than either math or reading at that grade. The state changed its cut scores for math and English language arts, which means comparisons with prior years are uncertain—trend data was not available. Families considering Sperry MS should know that while the school offers the standard middle school curriculum, the proficiency numbers are soft. A parent may want to ask the school about academic interventions and how it supports students who are not yet at the proficient level.

No information was provided about course access, electives, staffing ratios, or after-school programs. The district brief notes that Sperry Public Schools has pursued a bond election to fund facility and technology improvements, a common mechanism for capital investment in Oklahoma school districts. The school’s website was referenced in the research but no further program details were surfaced.

The community context is clear: Sperry is a low-density town where nearly everyone drives. The Osage Prairie Trail, a rails-to-trails conversion, connects the town to Tulsa and Skiatook and is a notable recreational feature. Downtown is small, with town hall and utility services, but the school campus is set apart from the center. There is no public library within Sperry itself. The overall growth context appears flat, with no major new housing or commercial projects identified.

Sperry MS is a straightforward middle school in a small, commuter-oriented community. Its academic performance on state tests is weaker than many of its county peers. The school’s size is modest, and the peer environment reflects the racial and economic makeup of the town. Families who prioritize strong test scores may want to investigate further; families who value a small-school setting in a quiet, rural-fringe community may find it a comfortable fit.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 621%

School 21% · District 21%

▲ 3 pts above state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Grade 717%

School 17% · District 17%

▼ 3 pts below state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 818%

School 18% · District 18%

▲ 6 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 629%

School 29% · District 29%

▲ 8 pts above state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

Grade 716%

School 16% · District 16%

▼ 5 pts below state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 827%

School 27% · District 27%

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

Science

Grade 840%

School 40% · District 40%

▲ 11 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

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Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income38%Higher-income27%11 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income33%Higher-income54%21 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income25%Higher-income75%50 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income24%Higher-income30%6 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income20%Higher-income29%9 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income7%Higher-income29%22 pp gap