The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in English language arts. The lowest is 18% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr
Union 6th-7th Grade Center serves as a dedicated intermediate school for the Union Public Schools district in Tulsa, handling only sixth and seventh graders in a single, large campus. This is a school where the academic numbers are a primary concern for any parent evaluating the pathway their child will walk before high school.
State testing results for the most recent year show performance that is below the midpoint relative to other districts in Tulsa County. In math, roughly one in five sixth graders scored at the proficient level or above, and the share was slightly lower for seventh graders. In English language arts, about a quarter of sixth graders met the proficiency bar, while the seventh-grade figure was lower, around one in seven. These are the school’s own reported rates on the Oklahoma School Testing Program. A parent should note that Oklahoma adjusted its cut scores for these tests, making year-over-year trend comparisons unreliable for this period.
The enrollment is sizable, with a student body that is diverse in its composition. Hispanic students make up the largest single group, followed by white students and Black students, with smaller but notable shares of Asian, two-or-more-races, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report here, and data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in this profile.
Union Public Schools, the parent district, is in the midst of a major facility investment at this very campus. The district’s most recent bond campaign, which is funding a transformation of the 6th and 7th Grade Centers, is well underway. This means that the physical environment a student experiences here is being significantly reshaped, which is an important consideration for families moving into the area. The district has also developed new career pathway academies, including a new aerospace academy and the beginnings of a medical academy, though these are likely to be concentrated at the high school level. The district’s investment in these programs signals a commitment to career-connected learning that could shape a student’s options after they leave this middle school.
The school is situated in Tulsa, the second-largest city in Oklahoma, which serves as a commercial and cultural center. The local economy has diversified from its oil roots into aviation, finance, telecommunications, and technology. Publicly reported information describes the city’s steady population growth and its position as a regional hub. Housing values in the zip code that includes this area are above the national median, and rents have been rising, which reflects a competitive market. A family considering this school should factor in that the cost of housing near the campus is elevated relative to the broader state.
There is no data available on chronic absenteeism or discipline for this school, and details on class sizes and staffing were not included in this profile. A parent may want to ask the school directly about attendance patterns and student support structures, especially given the large enrollment at this transitional middle-grade level. The academic results suggest that a family should have a close conversation with the school about how it supports students who are not yet at grade level in math and reading, and what acceleration or intervention options exist for those who are. This is a large, diverse school in a growing metropolitan area, housed in a campus that is being rebuilt in a major way, serving a critical two-year stretch before students move on to high school.
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