An education rally about budget cuts at Edison Preparatory School on April 26, 2012. JAMES GIBBARD/Tulsa World

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An Examination of the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s
A-F Report Card:
Commissioned by OSSBA and CCOSA


2013 Mid Year State Aid allocation

Oklahoma School test scores: If you can't find your school on the right side of this page, visit the State Board of Education website to search all Oklahoma schools.

How to read the A-F report card

A-F Report Cards quick reference guide for parents

A-F Report Card guide from the Oklahoma State Department of Education

”Raise the Grade Together” resource guide for school districts

School demographics: Some Tulsa-area school districts are seeing larger and slightly more diverse student populations as people move into the suburbs. Collinsville and Bixby showed the largest percentage growth.


School administration perks: A review of auto allowances and use of district-owned vehicles for Tulsa-area school administrators shows that they can be expensive, taxpayer-funded perks in some cases.

A-F school grade system: View a map of the school districts that have joined the coalition criticizing new A-F school grading system. / View the names of each school involved.

Contact the education reporters

Staff Writer Kim Archer covers suburban schools.
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Staff Writer Andrea Eger covers Tulsa Public Schools.
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Headlines
Rogers College Junior High and High School to get 'mini' Tulsa Community College campus Rogers College Junior High and High School to get 'mini' Tulsa Community College campus   2/16/2013

Students at Rogers College Junior High and High School will soon get their first taste of college life without ever leaving their own campus.

Old Pershing school to be made into artist haven Old Pershing school to be made into artist haven   2/16/2013

One of the city's oldest school buildings could soon have a new life as a 'live-work' haven for local artists.

Developmentally disabled student to get her diploma Developmentally disabled student to get her diploma   2/16/2013

It was obvious that Mary Washer didn't know what the hubbub was about.

State high school principal of year is Rogers leader   2/16/2013

The principal at Rogers College Junior High and High School has been named Oklahoma's high school principal of the year.

Ginnie Graham: Shout-out by Obama delights educator Ginnie Graham: Shout-out by Obama delights educator   2/16/2013

It was after the release of a mid-'90s video of Tulsa 5-year-olds that things starting happening for early childhood education in Oklahoma.

Testing put to the test in case of special-needs student in Broken Arrow Testing put to the test in case of special-needs student in Broken Arrow   2/15/2013

Eighteen-year-old Mary Washer is expected to have met the requirements to graduate from Broken Arrow High School in May - despite new state testing restrictions imposed on special-needs students.

Tulsa school board hears from EdLabs official about school-turnaround efforts Tulsa school board hears from EdLabs official about school-turnaround efforts   2/15/2013

The Tulsa school board held a special meeting Thursday with a noted Harvard economist who is engaged in school-turnaround efforts in Houston and Denver.

Autistic student's parents challenge system as daughter works to get diploma Autistic student's parents challenge system as daughter works to get diploma   2/14/2013

Eighteen-year-old Mary Washer is expected to have met the requirements to graduate from Broken Arrow High School in May — despite new state testing restrictions imposed on special-needs students.

Authors dispute claim by Barresi Authors dispute claim by Barresi   2/14/2013

State Superintendent Janet Barresi told some parents Tuesday that authors of a report that concluded that the state's new A-F grading system is flawed have since privately renounced their analysis.

TPS bond proposal addresses need for technology TPS bond proposal addresses need for technology   2/14/2013

Tulsa Public Schools is gearing up for a possible $38 million technology and safety bond initiative.

A-F School Grades

View the grade information sheet on each district in the Tulsa metro.

Tulsa
Bartlesville
Berryhill
Bixby
Broken Arrow
Catoosa
Claremore
Collinsville
Glenpool
Jenks
Liberty
Owasso
Sand Springs
Sapulpa
Skiatook
Sperry
Union

The state school board voted Oct. 25 to release the A-F school grades.

View the grade information sheets on each school in districts in the Tulsa metro.

Tulsa
Bartlesville
Berryhill
Bixby
Broken Arrow
Catoosa
Claremore
Collinsville
Glenpool
Jenks
Liberty
Owasso
Sand Springs
Sapulpa
Skiatook
Sperry
Union

Oklahoma School test scores: If you can't find your school, visit the State Board of Education website to search all Oklahoma schools.

How to read the A-F report card

A-F overview from of Maridyth McBee, assistant state superintendent of accountability and assessments.

A-F Report Cards quick reference guide for parents

A-F Report Card guide from the Oklahoma State Department of Education

”Raise the Grade Together” resource guide for school districts
School Funding

Education funding down $198 million
Oklahoma school districts are struggling to cope with sharp cuts in state spending for education. Meanwhile, the governor and state legislators are working on plans to cut taxes. Read complete coverage of the issue.
Salary Database

Search a Tulsa World database of public school staff salaries for school year 2011-2012.

Top 5 districts by average teacher base salary
1. Tannehill, Pittsburg County: $43,152.57
2. Straight, Texas County: $42,610.76
3. Chouteau-Mazie, Mayes County: $42,379.17
4. Cleora, Delaware County: $42,337.42
5. Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified, Custer County: $42,173.51

See the median and average teacher base salary for all Oklahoma school districts. (Excel document).
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