Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Deborah Brown Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deborah Brown Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Deborah Brown Community School's student population of 207 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Deborah Brown Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deborah Brown Community School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
85%
8%
White
1%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deborah Brown Community School's ranking?
Deborah Brown Community School is ranked #224 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Deborah Brown Community School often compared to?
Deborah Brown Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dove Sch Of Discovery Tulsa by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Deborah Brown Community School?
207 students attend Deborah Brown Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Deborah Brown Community School students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deborah Brown Community School?
Deborah Brown Community School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deborah Brown Community School offer ?
Deborah Brown Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deborah Brown Community School part of?
Deborah Brown Community School is part of Deborah Brown Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Deborah Brown Community School located?
Deborah Brown Community School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Tulsa, OK.
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