The top reported proficiency rate is 5% in Math. The lowest is 3% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Springdale Es
Springdale Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is part of Tulsa Public Schools, the state's largest district. The school sits on the east side of the city, on Pine Street, in a neighborhood shaped by the broader dynamics of a mid-sized urban district.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of white students, students of two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native students, and Black students. The overall enrollment is moderate for an elementary school. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals and on students with disabilities or English learner status is not available in the data, so a family would want to ask the school directly about its support programs and the level of economic need among its families.
Academically, the state testing results for Springdale are very low across all subjects and grade levels tested. In math, the share of students scoring proficient in grades three, four, and five is in the single digits or low double digits. In English language arts, the pattern is similar, with proficiency rates well below what most families would expect. In fifth-grade science, the rate is also low. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, places it in the bottom quartile relative to all other districts in Tulsa County. A parent should look into how the school is working to address these outcomes, what instructional supports are in place, and what the trend has been in recent years. Because the state changed the cut scores for math and ELA in this testing cycle, year-over-year comparisons are not straightforward, but the current performance level is a clear signal that the school is facing serious academic challenges.
The community surrounding Springdale is Tulsa itself, a city with a diversified economy that moved beyond its oil-boom origins into aviation, finance, telecommunications, and technology. The city has seen steady population growth. Housing in the school’s ZIP code is moderately priced, below both the state and national typical home values. Rents are also relatively modest, meaning the area is more affordable than many parts of the country. The mortgage-versus-rent math suggests that buying a home here is cheaper than renting at current interest rates, though families should consider their own financial situation.
Tulsa Public Schools has had several recent developments that affect Springdale. In August 2023, the Oklahoma State Board of Education lowered the district’s accreditation to “accredited with deficiencies,” citing low academic performance scores and library book policy concerns. The district remains open and operational, but this status is a signal families may weigh. In April 2024, voters approved a substantial bond package that funds facility improvements, safety upgrades, technology, and instructional materials across all district schools without raising property tax millage rates. That bond is being issued in series over multiple years. Additionally, the district closed two elementary schools in 2024 as part of a portfolio review driven by declining enrollment, which has dropped from a higher peak in the past. That right-sizing effort could affect attendance boundaries and school assignments in the future, so families should confirm which elementary school serves their address.
Springdale itself does not have a high school, so there is no graduation rate to report, and the school’s grade band means that state testing data is only available for grades three through five. The data do not include information on staffing ratios, discipline rates, or chronic absenteeism, all of which matter for understanding a school’s daily environment. A family considering Springdale should visit, talk to the principal and teachers, and ask about the school’s approach to instruction, how it serves students who are behind academically, and what after-school programs or family engagement opportunities exist. The academic numbers are a starting point, not the full picture.
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