The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in Math. The lowest is 35% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Mayo Demonstration Es
Mayo Demonstration Elementary School sits within the city of Tulsa, a school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Its name includes “Demonstration,” a label that often signals a school with a historical role in modeling instructional practices, though no further detail on that mission is provided in the data available here. It is part of Tulsa Public Schools, the largest district in Oklahoma.
On state assessments, the picture is one of variance across grades and subjects. In third-grade math, roughly one in four students reached the proficient or above threshold, a figure that rose to about one in three by fourth grade and climbed to just over half by fifth grade. In reading, third graders showed a similar starting point, with slightly more than one in four scoring proficient. Fourth-grade reading results were suppressed, so no public figure is available for that grade level. Fifth-grade reading came in at roughly two in five students meeting the bar. Science results for fifth grade were also suppressed. The trend of rising proficiency in the upper elementary grades is a bright spot, but the overall levels mean that a substantial share of students are not yet meeting state benchmarks. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages across all tested grades and subjects, lands in the top quarter among the districts in Tulsa County. That comparison is a relative strength against other county districts, but it is still an index based on modest numbers. A parent may want to ask the school how they support students who are below proficiency and what interventions are in place.
The student body is diverse. Roughly three in ten students are white, about a quarter are Black, roughly one in seven are Hispanic, just under a quarter identify as two or more races, and a smaller share are American Indian or Alaska Native. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, with fairly balanced class sizes across grades. The data does not include the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor the percentage of students with disabilities or English learners, so a picture of economic and special-education need is not available from the public record. A family considering the school may wish to ask the district or school directly about these supports.
The housing market in the area around the school shows home values that are slightly above the statewide average but below the national median, and rents have been climbing modestly. The economic backdrop in Tulsa is diversified, with energy, finance, aviation, and technology all present, and the unemployment rate has been stable. The city itself is a regional hub with a notable Art Deco downtown and multiple universities.
The district context is worth noting. Tulsa Public Schools had its accreditation lowered to “accredited with deficiencies” by the Oklahoma State Board of Education in 2023, a decision tied to academic performance and library policy concerns. The district remains operational but must address those deficiencies. More recently, voters approved a bond package for facility improvements, safety, and technology across all schools. At the same time, the district has closed two elementary schools in response to declining enrollment, part of an ongoing portfolio review. These district-level dynamics may affect families’ longer-term experience of school stability, though no specific changes are flagged for Mayo Demonstration itself.
For a family weighing options, Mayo Demonstration offers a diverse, mid-sized elementary environment in a city with broad economic and cultural resources. The academic outcomes are a mix—stronger in upper grades and relative to other county schools, but with room for growth at the lower end. The lack of data on economic need and special populations is a gap worth exploring with the school directly. The district’s accreditation status and recent closures introduce a layer of uncertainty that some families will want to factor into their decision.
See more original research from School Decision →