The top reported proficiency rate is 12% in Math. The lowest is 8% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Unity Learning Academy
UnityLearning Academy is a public elementary 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. Located in the northern part of the city, the school occupies a neighborhood setting and operates as a traditional, non-charter public school. The school's enrollment is small for an elementary building, with roughly similar class sizes across kindergarten through grade five.
The student body is diverse in composition. A significant majority of students identify as Hispanic or Black, with smaller shares of students who are multiracial, white, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. The school does not have reported data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, nor on students with disabilities or English learners. These gaps are common in some reporting systems, though a parent seeking information on student support resources may want to ask the school directly.
Academically, the most recent state assessment results from the Oklahoma School Testing Program show very low proficiency rates across all tested subjects and grades. In math, proficiency in third, fourth, and fifth grades each fell well below a fifth of students. In English language arts, the pattern is similar, with only a very small portion of students meeting the state's proficiency threshold in any grade. Fifth-grade science results are also low. These figures place Unity Learning Academy in the bottom quarter of districts in Tulsa County when measured by overall proficiency across tested subjects. The state changed its cut scores for math and English language arts in this testing cycle, which means year-over-year comparisons are not reliable, but the absolute level of performance is clear.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline is available in this profile. The school's website and directory information indicate it is an open, operational school, but no listing of special programs, magnet themes, or course offerings has been provided. Parents looking for details on extracurriculars, enrichment, or specialized instruction should follow up with the school directly.
Unity Learning Academy operates within Tulsa Public Schools, a district that has seen notable recent events. In August 2023, the Oklahoma State Board of Education lowered the district's accreditation to "accredited with deficiencies," citing low academic performance scores and concerns over library policies. The district remains open and operational but has been required to address identified deficiencies. In April 2024, voters approved a substantial bond package for facility improvements, safety upgrades, technology, and instructional materials, which does not raise property tax rates because it replaces expiring bond debt. The district has also closed two elementary schools due to declining enrollment, a trend that may affect future attendance boundaries.
Tulsa itself is the state's second-largest city, with a diversified economy that historically centered on oil and now includes aviation, finance, telecommunications, and technology. The city has an array of cultural institutions and a downtown with notable architecture. Housing in the zip code around Unity Learning Academy is at a relatively modest price point compared to state and national benchmarks, and rents are also below those averages. The estimated monthly mortgage on a median-priced home is under a thousand dollars, and the area's rent-to-income ratio suggests affordability relative to national figures.
In sum, Unity Learning Academy is a small, diverse elementary school in north Tulsa where academic performance on state assessments is very low. The school and its district are navigating significant pressures, including accreditation scrutiny and enrollment decline. For a family, the school's test results are a clear concern that would merit a close look at classroom instruction, student support, and the specific learning environment, which are not fully captured here. The neighborhood offers relatively affordable housing, and the broader Tulsa area provides substantial urban amenities and employment options.
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