The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in Math. The lowest is 33% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Jenks East Intermediate Es
Jenks East Intermediate is a public school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving only fifth and sixth grades. This narrow grade band makes it a transitional school between elementary and middle school. Because it does not serve high school students, there is no graduation rate, and the school’s academic picture comes entirely from state testing in those two grades.
The school’s student body is notably diverse. White students form the largest group, followed by Hispanic students, Asian students, American Indian or Alaska Native students, students of two or more races, Black students, and a very small number of Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, students with disabilities, and English learners was not reported, so a parent would want to ask about those support programs directly.
On the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP), the school’s proficiency rates for fifth and sixth graders fell in a modest range. About a third of students scored proficient or above in both English language arts and mathematics, with sixth grade math reaching a slightly higher rate. Science, tested only in fifth grade, showed a similar rate. These numbers place the school’s overall proficiency index in the top quarter of schools relative to other districts in Tulsa County, meaning it performs above the midpoint for the area. However, a parent looking at the raw proficiency figures may want to investigate further with the school, especially given that state cut scores changed recently, making direct year-over-year comparisons unreliable.
The school is part of Jenks Public Schools, a district that has pursued an aggressive and consistent program of capital investment. Voters have approved annual bond packages in recent years, funding facility upgrades, technology, transportation, and instructional materials. This pattern of bond-driven spending is a meaningful signal for a family deciding where to live. Property taxes in the district have been affected by these repeated measures, and the district has placed similar proposals on the ballot for future years. The bond cycle suggests a district that is actively maintaining and improving its physical plant, which can matter for day-to-day school experience.
Housing in the school’s zip code is expensive relative to state benchmarks. Home values are well above the Oklahoma median, and rents have risen quickly. For a family moving into the area, the cost of housing is a significant factor that goes beyond the school itself, and the affordability gap between renting and buying is narrow. The broader Tulsa economy is diversified, anchored by aviation, finance, energy, and technology, and the city’s cultural and civic assets are concentrated downtown. The school sits in a suburban corridor of Tulsa that draws families into the Jenks district.
Jenks East Intermediate serves a large enrollment for its two-grade span. The student body is sizable, which can affect class sizes and the range of peer interactions. The school’s academic profile, while above the county median in a comparative sense, is moderate in absolute terms. A family whose priority is a school with very high proficiency rates might find the numbers here underwhelming, while a family who values the district’s sustained investment in facilities and the school’s position within a larger, well-regarded system may see it as a solid option within a competitive housing market. The lack of data on student support populations and discipline is a notable gap; any parent with a child who might need those services should ask the school directly.
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