The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in Math. The lowest is 37% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on East Es
East Elementary in the Bixby district serves students from pre-kindergarten through third grade, and its academic results are based on the only tested grade in that range, third grade. On the state assessments, a share of third graders scored at or above the proficient level in math, while a smaller share did so in English language arts. When overall proficiency is compared to schools across the district’s county of Tulsa, East Elementary places in the top quarter of all assessed schools. There were no science test results from the current testing cycle, as science is not assessed until fifth grade, which falls outside this school’s grade span. The state changed its cut scores for math and English language arts in recent years, so comparing current results to prior years is not straightforward, and no trend data was available.
The school serves a student body of modest size for an elementary. The largest racial or ethnic group is white students, followed by students who identify as two or more races, and a smaller share of Hispanic students. Asian, Black, and American Indian or Alaska Native students each make up a smaller portion of the enrollment. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are English learners was not reported, so a family would want to ask the school directly about its support programs for those populations. The school is not a charter and does not carry a magnet designation; its Title I status was not provided.
Broken Arrow, where the school is physically located, is a large suburban city east of Tulsa that has grown rapidly over many decades. The school’s address falls within the city of Broken Arrow but is served by the Bixby Public Schools district, a detail that matters for families considering where to live. The Bixby district itself has been expanding, with new West Intermediate and Elementary schools opening in recent years in response to growing enrollment.
The housing market in the area surrounding the school reflects a typical suburban pattern. Home values are above the state average and near the national average. Rents are also above the state benchmark. The ratio of home prices to income and the difference between renting and owning both suggest that owning a home is the more expensive option compared to renting in this market, which is common in growing suburbs. A family moving to the area should expect a competitive housing environment, especially given the district’s reputation for growth and the broader Tulsa region’s economic expansion.
No information was available about programs offered at East Elementary, such as gifted and talented, art, music, or physical education. The school’s staffing data, including teacher-to-student ratios and teacher experience, was also absent. Discipline and attendance figures were not provided. These gaps mean that a parent interested in class size, enrichment offerings, or school climate would need to seek that information directly from the school.
East Elementary functions as a foundational school for the early grades, feeding into other district elementary and intermediate schools as children age up. For families evaluating this school, the central takeaway from the available data is that student proficiency in third grade math and English language arts sits at different levels, with math performance notably stronger, and that the school’s overall academic performance is competitive within the broader county. The lack of data on student support populations, programs, and staffing makes it harder to assess the full picture of the school day and the resources available to students and teachers. A visit and a conversation with the principal would likely fill in many of those missing pieces.
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