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Edison Preparatory Middle School vs. Thoreau Demonstration Academy

Should you attend Edison Preparatory Middle School or Thoreau Demonstration Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Edison Preparatory Middle School
2906 East 41st Street
Tulsa, OK 74105
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Thoreau Demonstration Academy
7370 East 71st Street
Tulsa, OK 74133
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 803 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 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).
Serving 439 students in grades 6-8, Thoreau Demonstration Academy 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 4% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
803 students
439 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edison Preparatory Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thoreau Demonstration Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edison Preparatory Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thoreau Demonstration Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edison Preparatory Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thoreau Demonstration Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edison Preparatory Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tulsa School District and the state of Oklahoma, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Demonstration Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tulsa School District and the state of Oklahoma, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#815 out of 1652 schools in OK
(Top 50%)
#1577 out of 1652 schools in OK
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edison Preparatory Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thoreau Demonstration Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Top 50% in OK)
4%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edison Preparatory Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thoreau Demonstration Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in OK)(21-22 School Year Data)
13%
(Bottom 50% in OK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edison Preparatory Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thoreau Demonstration Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in OK)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in OK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edison Preparatory Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thoreau Demonstration Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edison Preparatory Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thoreau Demonstration Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
277
179
Grade 7 Students
271
145
Grade 8 Students
255
115

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Edison Preparatory Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thoreau Demonstration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edison Preparatory Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thoreau Demonstration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edison Preparatory Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thoreau Demonstration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edison Preparatory Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thoreau Demonstration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
42%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edison Preparatory Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thoreau Demonstration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Edison Preparatory Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edison Preparatory Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thoreau Demonstration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edison Preparatory Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thoreau Demonstration Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edison Preparatory Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thoreau Demonstration Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edison Preparatory Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thoreau Demonstration Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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