The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in Science. The lowest is 25% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Carver Ms
Carver Middle School sits in the northern part of Tulsa, serving students in grades six through eight. It is one of several middle schools in the Tulsa Public Schools district, the largest district in Oklahoma. The student body is diverse, drawing from neighborhoods in the surrounding area. Carver is not a charter or magnet school and does not hold a Title I designation according to the available data.
The school enrolls a sizable student population for a middle school, with a roughly even distribution across the three grade levels, though sixth grade has the largest group and eighth grade the smallest. The student body is racially and ethnically mixed. The largest single group is Black or African American, followed by White, Hispanic or Latino, students identifying as two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, who receive special education services, or who are English learners were not reported. A parent seeking that information would need to contact the district directly.
The housing market in the zip code that serves the school area shows home values that are notably lower than the state average and well below the national median. Rents are also relatively modest. Nationally, mortgage rates have been in the mid-six percent range recently, and the unemployment rate has held steady at a moderate level. These economic indicators suggest that the surrounding community is more affordable than many other parts of the country, though home values have seen a slight decline year over year.
Academically, Carver's state assessment results from the Oklahoma School Testing Program show a mixed picture. In sixth grade, roughly half of students met the state's proficiency standard in English language arts, while about a third did so in math. By seventh grade, those rates dropped, with approximately a quarter of students proficient in math and a little more than a quarter in ELA. Eighth-grade math proficiency was the weakest, with a relatively small share of students reaching the bar. However, eighth-grade science stood out, with about half of students scoring proficient. Overall, when Carver's combined proficiency across all tested subjects and grades is compared to districts across Tulsa County, the school places in the top quartile. That relative strength is noteworthy, but it reflects the fact that proficiency rates are low countywide, and a top-quartile position does not mean a majority of students are proficient. The state changed its cut scores in math and ELA, so year-to-year comparisons are not reliable at this time.
Because Carver is a middle school, it does not have a graduation rate, and data on chronic absenteeism and discipline were not available. The school also does not have publicly reported course access or staffing information in this profile. Tulsa Public Schools has been in the news for several recent developments. In 2023, the state board of education lowered the district's accreditation status to "accredited with deficiencies," citing low academic performance and other concerns. The district remains operational. Voters approved a large bond package in 2024 for facility upgrades, technology, and safety improvements, which will benefit all schools including Carver. At the same time, the district has been closing underenrolled elementary schools, a sign of declining enrollment district-wide that may affect feeder patterns over time.
Tulsa itself is a city with a rich history as an oil hub that has diversified into aviation, finance, and technology. Its downtown features notable Art Deco architecture and cultural institutions like the Gilcrease Museum. The city's economy is anchored by a mix of energy, aerospace, and education sectors, and it has seen steady population growth. For a family considering Carver, the school sits in an affordable part of a sizable, economically varied city, within a district that is navigating significant changes. The academic data suggest that while Carver's students perform better than many of their peers across the county, the absolute proficiency rates are modest, particularly in math, and a parent would likely want to discuss instructional supports and academic expectations directly with the school.
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