The top reported proficiency rate is 9% in Science. The lowest is 6% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Marshall Es
Marshall ES is a public elementary school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of Tulsa Public Schools, the largest district in the state. The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with a smaller share of White students and multiracial students as well as a modest presence of American Indian or Alaska Native and Asian students. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, students with disabilities, and English learners was not available in the data, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports.
The school’s state assessment results, from the Oklahoma School Testing Program administered in the 2024-25 school year, show that in math, only a very small share of third, fourth, and fifth graders met the state’s proficiency standard. In English language arts, the results for fourth and fifth graders were similarly low; the third-grade result was suppressed, meaning it was withheld from reporting, though the number of students tested was recorded. In fifth-grade science, again only a small share reached the proficiency level. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile among districts within Tulsa County. The state changed its cut scores for math and English language arts in this testing year, so direct comparisons with prior years are not possible, but the current figures are a clear indicator that academic achievement is a pressing challenge.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, or staffing were available in the sources provided.
Marshall ES sits within Tulsa Public Schools, a district that has recently faced significant scrutiny. 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. In 2024, voters approved a large bond package for facility improvements, safety upgrades, technology, and instructional materials, which the district said would not raise property tax millage because it replaces expiring bond debt. Also in 2024, the school board voted to close two elementary schools as part of a portfolio review responding to declining enrollment, a signal that the district is actively right-sizing, which may affect attendance boundaries in the future.
The school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma’s second-largest city, which has a diversified economy spanning finance, aviation, telecommunications, technology, and energy. The downtown area is known for its concentration of Art Deco architecture and houses cultural institutions such as the Gilcrease Museum, the Woody Guthrie Center, and the Greenwood Rising history center. The city sits on the Arkansas River and is surrounded by man-made lakes and reservoirs. Several universities, including the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University, are based in the city, with satellite campuses of Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma also present. Housing values in the zip code area are above the typical level for Oklahoma, though rents have been relatively stable.
For a parent considering this school, the picture that emerges is of a neighborhood elementary school within a large urban district that is under significant academic and financial pressure. The student body is diverse, but the school’s proficiency rates on state tests are very low. The district’s accreditation status and recent school closures are additional context worth weighing. Data on free or reduced-price lunch, special education services, and English learner programs were absent from the available record, and a parent may wish to inquire about these directly, along with any after-school or enrichment offerings the school provides.
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