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 860 students in grades 6-8, Edison Preparatory Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 23% (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 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: EDISON PREPARATORY MS serves the southern part of Tulsa, OK, covering an attendance area of approximately 14.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the school's boundaries, extending up to 4.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edison Preparatory Middle School's student population of 860 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Rankings
Edison Preparatory Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Preparatory Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Eggshell, Kelly green
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Preparatory Middle School's ranking?
Edison Preparatory Middle School is ranked #815 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
23% 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?
860 students attend Edison Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Edison Preparatory Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison Preparatory Middle School?
Edison Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, 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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