The results of the most recent Oklahoma State Testing Program (OSTP) assessments are in, and Tulsa Public Schools students achieved notable gains in mathematics, coupled with steadily improving reading scores. Comparing Spring OSTP scores from 2023 to 2025, TPS increased proficiency rates in every grade tested for both math and English Language Arts. For example, third grade reading and math proficiency increased by three and four percentage points, respectively, from 2023 to 2025.

These gains reflect the significant work of the district under the leadership of Dr. Ebony Johnson and continue to demonstrate the continuing progress seen in both English Language Arts and, most notably, math achievement.

“Since I came into the role of superintendent, I have been laser-focused on creating the optimum conditions for learning,” said Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson. “Working strategically with our educators, parents, and the entire community, we have identified areas of opportunity and reduced distractions. We put students first in everything we do, and the results are showing up each and every day, not only in test scores, but in the culture of our district and the opportunities we prioritize for young people. They deserve the very best we have to offer and that’s what we are focused on in Tulsa Public Schools.”

The OSTP results are categorized in the following order, starting with the highest scores: advanced, proficient, basic, and below basic. The test is administered to students in grades three through eight. 

Some highlights of the Spring 2025 OSTP results include:

• TPS students are making big gains in math
  • 3.6% more students are scoring in the “basic” or higher categories, representing 588 more students than in 2024.
  • Nearly 13% of all students tested, or 1,595 of TPS 3rd through 8th graders, are now in the highest “proficient” or “advanced” categories in math.
• More 3rd through 8th graders are achieving reading growth
  • On 3rd-8th Grade ELA Assessments (reading), 1.7% more students scored in the highest “proficient” or “advanced” categories. This represents about 241 more students in the highest range compared to 2024.
  • About 337 more students, or 2.3%, scored “basic” or above than in 2024.

Bright spot examples showcase the power of focused, intensive supports and robust educator development:

• With a 10% year-to-year increase in students scoring in the “basic” or higher category in reading, Hoover Elementary saw the district’s largest gains in elementary literacy. Hoover also had a 15% increase in math scores.
• Celia Clinton Elementary and Burroughs Elementary increased the percent of students scoring in the “basic” or higher category in both reading (7.1% for Celia Clinton and 9.6% for Burroughs) and math (19.1% for Celia Clinton and 14.3% for Burroughs).
• Among secondary schools, Edison Middle School saw the largest gains in middle school with 8-10% growth in students scoring in the “basic” or higher categories in both reading and mathematics.