The top reported proficiency rate is 11% in English language arts. The lowest is 6% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Dolores Huerta Es
Dolores Huerta Elementary School is a non-charter public school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of Tulsa Public Schools, the largest district in the state. The school draws from a zip code in eastern Tulsa where the typical home value sits below the state average and the typical rent is lower than the estimated monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home, making it a comparatively affordable part of the city. Tulsa itself is a diversified regional hub with major employment in aviation, finance, and energy, and the district has recently made a large bond investment in facilities and security. However, Tulsa Public Schools also carries an accreditation status of "accredited with deficiencies" from the state, a signal that district-level academic performance has drawn scrutiny.
Dolores Huerta's student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial white and Black presence and smaller shares of students who are Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or identify with two or more races. The school is a neighborhood elementary with a mid-sized enrollment for its grade band.
On the most recent state assessments, Dolores Huerta's proficiency rates were very low. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or advanced was in the low single digits in third grade, rose to the low single digits in fourth, and reached the low twenties in fifth. In English language arts, the results were similarly low: single-digit percentages in third and fourth grades, and the mid-teens in fifth. In science, only a small fraction of fifth graders met the proficient threshold. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile among elementary schools within Tulsa County. A parent considering this school should note that the state changed its test cut scores for math and English language arts in 2024-25, making direct comparisons with prior-year results unreliable. Still, the current performance levels are low by any measure.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report and no advanced coursework or career pathway data. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, and staffing were not available in the source materials. The district's brief also does not provide information on the share of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch or receiving special education or English learner services at this school, though those factors may be relevant to understanding the school's context. The school's budget per student and its Title I status were not provided.
For a family weighing this school, the core picture is an elementary school in a large, financially constrained urban district, serving a high-need population, where state test results are well below typical county levels. Tulsa Public Schools is actively managing enrollment decline, having recently closed two elementary schools and reassigned students. The district's large approved bond will direct funds to buildings and safety, but the academic challenges at a school like Dolores Huerta are deep. A parent may want to visit the school, speak with the principal about how the school is working to raise achievement, and ask about what additional academic support is available. The surrounding neighborhood offers lower housing costs relative to the state, and the broader Tulsa economy provides a diverse job base, but the school's academic profile is a soft spot that warrants direct inquiry.
See more original research from School Decision →