The top reported proficiency rate is 13% in Science. The lowest is 3% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Will Rogers College Ms
Will Rogers College Middle School in Tulsa serves grades six through eight and is part of Tulsa Public Schools, the state’s largest district. The student body is roughly the size typical for a three-grade middle school and is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of White, Black, and multiracial students. The school sits in an area of Tulsa where the housing market is more affordable than both the national and Oklahoma state benchmarks, reflecting a community with lower home values and rents relative to broader averages.
On the Oklahoma School Testing Program, student performance is very low across all tested grades and subjects. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above is below five percent in every grade. In English language arts, the rate is below ten percent for sixth and seventh graders and hovers just above ten percent for eighth graders. Science results for eighth graders are similarly low, with about one in eight students reaching proficiency. Compared with all other school districts in Tulsa County, Will Rogers College Middle School sits in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. Because this is a middle school, no graduation rate is available to assess.
The school operates within a Tulsa Public Schools system that has been under significant pressure. In 2023, the Oklahoma State Board of Education lowered the district’s accreditation status to “accredited with deficiencies,” citing low academic performance and concerns over library book policies. That designation means the district must correct identified problems to keep its accreditation. Families considering this school may want to ask what specific interventions the district and school are pursuing and how they track progress. On a positive note, voters approved a sizable bond package in 2024 that covers facility upgrades, safety improvements, technology, and instructional materials across all district schools, including this one. The bond replaces expiring debt and does not raise property tax rates. The district has also closed two elementary schools in response to declining enrollment, a signal that Tulsa Public Schools is shrinking and reconfiguring.
The school itself is a traditional public middle school, not a charter or magnet. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education services, and English learner programs were not available, so a family would need to contact the school directly for those details. Similarly, information about disciplinary incidents and chronic absenteeism was missing from the record.
Will Rogers College Middle School is a place where academic proficiency is very low and the district has faced formal state scrutiny. A parent or guardian looking at this school should expect that their child may need substantial academic support and should investigate what tutoring, intervention programs, and enrichment opportunities the school offers. The district’s large bond investment suggests that capital improvements are coming, but the academic challenges are deep and systemic. For families who value strong test scores and a district in good standing with the state, this school may not be a fit. For those willing to engage closely with the school’s staff and support structures, it is part of a broader effort to raise performance in one of Oklahoma’s largest urban districts.
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