THOREAU DEMONSTRATION ACADEMY

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.
442
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOREAU DEMONSTRATION ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White120
Hispanic140
Black127
Asian2
Two or More37
American Indian13
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    140 (31.7 %)
  • Black
    127 (28.7 %)
  • White
    120 (27.1 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (8.4 %)
  • American Indian
    13 (2.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THOREAU DEMONSTRATION ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 6171
Grade 7124
Grade 8147
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THOREAU DEMONSTRATION ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21548.6%
Male22751.4%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)