The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Math. The lowest is 24% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Oak Crest Es
Oak Crest Elementary is a neighborhood school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Broken Arrow, a fast-growing suburb east of Tulsa. It is part of Broken Arrow Public Schools, the district that serves most of the city. The school sits on the south side of Broken Arrow, near residential subdivisions and within a short distance of major commercial corridors. For a family considering the area, this is a modest-sized elementary school whose academic profile sits above the middle of the pack among Tulsa County’s districts, even though the day-to-day proficiency rates at the school are modest in absolute terms.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and a notable share of students who identify as two or more races. Smaller groups of Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian students round out the enrollment. The school serves a community of mixed economic backgrounds, though specific data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility is not available in the records provided. The district passed a bond issue several years ago that funded facility improvements, technology upgrades, and security enhancements—an investment that has had a lasting impact on school infrastructure across Broken Arrow schools, including Oak Crest.
Academically, Oak Crest’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades ranks above the midpoint among Tulsa County’s elementary schools. That is a meaningful strength given the size of the county and the number of districts it contains. However, the actual proficiency rates for the 2024-25 school year are low in absolute terms. In reading, roughly one in five third and fourth graders scored proficient, with fifth graders slightly higher. In math, results varied more: fourth graders performed closer to two in five proficient, while fifth graders were around one in five. It is important to note that Oklahoma changed the cut scores for math and reading assessments in recent years, which means these results cannot be directly compared to prior years and may reflect a higher bar. Science results for fifth grade were not reported, as were math results for third grade.
For a family weighing this school, the peer environment is shaped by the city of Broken Arrow itself. Broken Arrow has grown from a bedroom community into a diverse economy anchored by manufacturing, aerospace, health care, and retail. The historic downtown, known as the Rose District, is a walkable hub with a farmers market, a performing arts center, and a range of local businesses. Outside of downtown, development is suburban and car-dependent, with Highway 51 serving as the main artery. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to national averages, with a mix of single-family homes and newer subdivisions. Public transit is very limited, with a single weekday bus route connecting to Tulsa.
The district’s bond investment signals ongoing attention to facilities and technology, which matters at a school serving younger grades where classroom resources set a foundation. No data on chronic absenteeism, course access, or staffing ratios was available in the records provided for Oak Crest itself. A parent may wish to follow up directly with the school on class sizes, enrichment offerings, and how the school supports students who are not yet meeting the new proficiency benchmarks.
Oak Crest fits a family looking for a solid, middle-of-the-field elementary school in a growing suburban city with a revitalized downtown and a strong local economy. The academic results suggest room for growth, but the school’s position within the county is respectable, and the district context is one of investment and expansion. Families who place a premium on highest-tier test scores may find this a less obvious fit, while those who value a community elementary with a broad demographic mix and a district that has committed to upgrades may find it squarely in their range.
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