The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in Math. The lowest is 4% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Clark Es
Clark Elementary School is a public school in Tulsa serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Union Public Schools district, which has been investing in facility upgrades and new career pathway academies at the secondary level. For a family looking at this school, the most salient information is what the state test results show about academic performance and what the student body looks like.
The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, with a student population that is predominantly Hispanic. A smaller share of students are Black, with white students, students of two or more races, Asian students, and Native American students each making up a still smaller portion. The data does not include the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor does it report the proportion of students with disabilities or English learners. A parent may want to ask the school directly about those figures, as they often shape the level of support services available.
On the Oklahoma School Testing Program, the proficiency rates for Clark Elementary are low across all tested grades and subjects. In third-grade math and reading, fewer than one in five students scored at the proficient level or above. Fourth-grade results were somewhat higher in both subjects but still below one-third. Fifth-grade proficiency rates were markedly lower: roughly one in ten in math, about one in twenty in reading, and a very small share in science. It is important to note that Oklahoma changed the cut scores for math and English language arts in recent years, which makes direct comparisons to prior years unreliable. Relative to other districts in Tulsa County, the school’s overall proficiency index falls in the bottom quarter. This is a clear signal that a substantial share of students are not meeting grade-level benchmarks, and any family considering the school should be prepared to discuss with the school how it supports students who are behind.
Because Clark Elementary serves only early grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school environment data on chronic absenteeism and discipline are not available here. The district’s public communications note a major bond-funded transformation of the sixth- and seventh-grade centers, as well as new high school career academies in aerospace, medical, and construction. Those are relevant only for families who intend to stay in Union through middle and high school.
The housing market in the school’s zip code shows home values that are roughly in line with the national average in a broad sense, and rents that have been rising. The city of Tulsa itself has a diversified economy—aviation, finance, technology, and energy—and has been growing steadily. That growth context means the school’s enrollment may see shifts over time, but the current demographic profile is stable.
In short, Clark Elementary is a school where academic proficiency is a significant challenge. The student body is diverse and largely Hispanic. Families who value a school with strong test scores will need to look closely at what interventions and supports are offered. The district-level investments are focused on older grades, so a parent enrolling here should ask about early literacy and math programs, as well as any extended learning opportunities. The data does not provide a picture of the school’s climate or staffing, so a visit and conversation with the principal would be essential for any family trying to understand whether the environment is a good fit for their child.
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