Bixby, OK - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Bixby

Bixby is a large and growing public school district in Tulsa County serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. It is one of the larger districts in the area by enrollment, and its student population has been putting steady pressure on facilities: publicly reported sources note that the district opened new West Intermediate and West Elementary schools to keep pace with what has been described as one of the fastest-growing communities in Oklahoma. For a parent considering the area, this context matters because it signals both a district with the resources to add capacity and a community where waves of new families are arriving.

The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial multiracial population and a notable Hispanic share. There are also smaller Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Black student groups. Free or reduced-price meal eligibility data was not available, and neither were counts for students receiving special education services or English learner support. A parent who needs a clear picture of the district's economic or special-program demographics will have to ask the district directly.

On state assessments, which Oklahoma administered under the OSTP, proficiency rates show a pattern that warrants a close look. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above ranged roughly from a quarter to just under half across tested grades, with the lowest proficiency in eighth grade. English language arts proficiency followed a similar shape, with a modest decline through the grade span and the lowest point also in eighth grade. Fifth-grade science proficiency was in line with the math and ELA results for that grade, while eighth-grade science came in lower. State testing in Oklahoma underwent cut-score changes in ELA and math for this testing cycle, which means the results are not directly comparable to prior years; the district's position among Tulsa County's districts was in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. That relative strength is meaningful, but the absolute numbers suggest that a majority of students at most grade levels are not yet scoring at the proficient threshold, particularly in the middle school years. A family moving to the district should look into how the schools support students who are below that bar.

The chronic absenteeism rate in the district was above the midpoint among Tulsa County's districts, meaning it was lower than the median. This is a solid mark in a context where many schools and districts across the country have been grappling with post-pandemic attendance challenges. Per-pupil current spending landed in the lower half of the middle range among the county's districts. A graduation rate was not available in the data, so that important high school outcome cannot be assessed here.

The district runs ten schools: five elementary schools, three intermediate schools, one middle school, and one high school. The presence of intermediate schools (often serving grades four through six or a similar band) is a structural feature that some families prefer and others find disruptive; it is worth understanding the grade configuration your child would experience. A parent looking at housing will find that the district's component ZIP codes span a range of home values, from more modestly priced areas to higher-value neighborhoods, with the broadest weight in the Bixby ZIP code itself. Rent estimates follow a similar spread. The area's housing costs are above the Oklahoma state average, which reflects the growth and relative desirability of the corridor south of Tulsa.

For a family weighing the district, the headline is straightforward: Bixby is a growing, well-regarded suburban district that sits toward the stronger end of the academic spectrum among its county peers, but its state assessment results show a meaningful share of students below proficiency, especially in the middle grades. The district has been investing in new buildings to handle enrollment growth, which speaks to both demand and administrative responsiveness. The missing data on free or reduced-price meals, special education, and English learners leaves real gaps in understanding the full support picture. A parent would be wise to visit the schools, talk to the staff about intervention programs, and ask about how the district intends to address the proficiency soft spots visible in the middle school years.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

8,061

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 14%

Black 2%

White 58%

Asian 5%

Two+ 17%

Am. Indian / AK Native 3%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

NORTH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

46%

Grade 3

44%

Grade 4

37%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 6

38%

Grade 7

25%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

41%

Grade 3

32%

Grade 4

33%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

23%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

40%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$346,220

Year-over-year change+1.7%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$208K to $431K

vs. state typical1.56x

vs. national typical0.94x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
74008	Bixby	$353K	+1.5%	84.9%
74011	Broken Arrow	$302K	+1.9%	7.2%
74047	Mounds	$278K	+3.3%	3.4%
74037	Jenks	$342K	+3.0%	2.5%
74133	Tulsa	$303K	+2.2%	1.3%
74137	Tulsa	$431K	+2.6%	0.7%
74436	Haskell	$208K	+2.6%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,795/mo

Year-over-year change+1.8%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$1,201 to $1,814/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
74008	Bixby	$1,814	+1.4%	84.9%
74011	Broken Arrow	$1,754	+5.0%	7.2%
74037	Jenks	$1,761	+1.6%	2.5%
74133	Tulsa	$1,201	+3.3%	1.3%
74137	Tulsa	$1,249	+6.3%	0.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,747/mo

Home price / national median income4.1x

Annual rent / national median income25.7%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$48/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$221,765 (+2.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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