Located near the heart of the Blue Dome District in downtown Tulsa, Okla., Sankofa School of Creative and Performing Arts is a charter school that serves a student body of around 87 students in third through fifth grade. Ranked as one of the top charter elementary schools in the state, students have a focus on academic excellence as well as the creative arts.
As a charter school, Sankofa curriculum can be tailored to fit student needs, and teachers are always evaluating progress in the classroom. Typical core classes consist of reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Students can also participate in a number of creative and performing arts as well as cultural enrichment programs.
The goal of the teachers and staff at Sankofa is not only to empower students to excel academically but also to embrace their strengths, continue to build on those strengths and become the best versions of themselves. Many students at Sankofa graduate from the fifth grade and go on to attend impressive magnet programs like Carver, Edison and Thoreau.
Sankofa Middle School
School Details
Head of School
Richard Patterson
Student Teacher Ratio
29:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
D+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
29:1
Teachers
3
Full Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
41.7%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
0%
State Average
10%
Science
21%
State Average
6%
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
47.1%
Black
95.7%
Hispanic
2.9%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/18/2016
My daughter has been a part of the Deborah Brown curriculum since she was 3 1/2 years old. Her overall experience has been awesome. She has been challenged intellectually in every grade, encouraged to perform at the highest level she can attain, shown acceptance and affection beyond anything we coul...
3/26/2015
While I strongly believe this school has the potential to be an excellent learning institution there are some serious concerns. The overall administration under the direction of Deborah Brown is terrible and as a result there is a large turnover of teaching staff which is not condusive to a healthy...
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List Price Range
$70K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
27
Average Home Value
$215,317
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
92%
Average Household Income
$76,899
% of College Grads
33.7%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
3,165 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
95.5%
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$1,199 - $1,549 per month
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Veterans Park
John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Chapman Centennial Green
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Events
Guthrie Green
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Veterans Park
- Lake
Tracy Park
- Tennis
- Playground
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Sankofa Middle School is a charter school for students in grades 3-5 located at 111 E 1st St in Tulsa, OK. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 90 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 29:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Sankofa Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $215,317. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tulsa School Of Arts/Sciences, KIPP Tulsa University Prep High School, Booker T. Washington High School, and more. Learn more about what Tulsa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sankofa Middle School.