Thomas Edison Preparatory School is a public school located in midtown Tulsa, Oklahoma serving students from the 6th grade to the 12th grade.It is a part of Tulsa public schools
Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, Edison Preparatory Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison Preparatory Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Edison Preparatory Middle School's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Eggshell, Kelly green
School Rankings
Edison Preparatory Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Preparatory Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1066 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
12%
8%
White
42%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Preparatory Middle School's ranking?
Edison Preparatory Middle School is ranked #1066 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Edison Preparatory Middle School often compared to?
Edison Preparatory Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Middle School, Thoreau Demonstration Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Edison Preparatory Middle School?
803 students attend Edison Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Edison Preparatory Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Preparatory Middle School?
Edison Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edison Preparatory Middle School offer ?
Edison Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edison Preparatory Middle School part of?
Edison Preparatory Middle School is part of Tulsa School District.
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