THOREAU DEMONSTRATION ACADEMY
434 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Thoreau Demonstration Academy, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serves as a specialized middle school within the Tulsa Public Schools district. Distinguished by its "demonstration" status, the school functions as a laboratory for best practices in education, emphasizing high academic standards, innovative instructional strategies, and a collaborative learning environment. It is designed to serve as a model for other schools in the district, focusing on rigorous curriculum delivery and the professional development of its teaching staff to ensure students are well-prepared for high school and beyond.
Beyond its academic focus, Thoreau is known for fostering a structured and supportive school culture. The school typically integrates a variety of extracurricular activities, technology-rich classrooms, and community engagement initiatives to provide a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and student character development, Thoreau Demonstration Academy aims to create an environment where middle-grade students can cultivate critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity in a goal-oriented setting.
Beyond its academic focus, Thoreau is known for fostering a structured and supportive school culture. The school typically integrates a variety of extracurricular activities, technology-rich classrooms, and community engagement initiatives to provide a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and student character development, Thoreau Demonstration Academy aims to create an environment where middle-grade students can cultivate critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity in a goal-oriented setting.
434
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 68 |
| Hispanic | 143 |
| Black | 134 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 66 |
| American Indian | 17 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic143 (32.9%)
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Black134 (30.9%)
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White68 (15.7%)
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Two or More66 (15.2%)
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American Indian17 (3.9%)
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Asian5 (1.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | TULSA |
| Phone: | (918)833-9700 |
| Website: | http://thoreau.tulsaschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 434 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
165
Grade 7
145
Grade 8
124
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 165 |
| Grade 7 | 145 |
| Grade 8 | 124 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 239 | 55.1% |
| Male | 195 | 44.9% |
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