THOREAU DEMONSTRATION ACADEMY
442 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.
442
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 120 |
| Hispanic | 140 |
| Black | 127 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 37 |
| American Indian | 13 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Hispanic140 (31.7 %)
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Black127 (28.7 %)
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White120 (27.1 %)
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Two or More37 (8.4 %)
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American Indian13 (2.9 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.7 %)
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Asian2 (0.5 %)
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: | 442 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 18.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 24.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
171
Grade 7
124
Grade 8
147
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 171 |
| Grade 7 | 124 |
| Grade 8 | 147 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 215 | 48.6% |
| Male | 227 | 51.4% |
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