SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the SANKOFA CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in Tulsa, OK with about 120 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 111 East First Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, operates as part of the Deborah Brown Community School (DBCS) network. The school is rooted in a philosophy that emphasizes high academic standards, cultural awareness, and community responsibility. The name "Sankofa," which originates from the Akan language of Ghana, translates to "go back and fetch it," reflecting the school’s commitment to honoring heritage and history as a foundation for future success.

The institution focuses on providing a rigorous college-preparatory environment, often employing a curriculum that balances core academics with character development. By maintaining a structured and supportive atmosphere, SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to cultivate students who are not only academically proficient but also socially conscious and prepared to take on leadership roles within their local and global communities. Their approach typically integrates an appreciation for cultural identity with the technical skills necessary for advancement in higher education.

For more information, contact SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL at (918) 340-5120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

111 East First Street
Tulsa, OK 74120-4120
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SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Tulsa, OK with about 120 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Langston University
Total Students:
120
Teachers:
4.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 120 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.3%
Two or more races
0.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.