The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in English language arts. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Piedmont Intermediate Es
Piedmont Intermediate ES serves only fifth and sixth graders, a narrow two-year band that funnels students between the district’s elementary schools and its middle school. The school sits in Piedmont, a fast-growing suburb of Oklahoma City that has transformed from a wheat-farming and livestock center into a residential bedroom community prized for large lots and a rural feel. The district itself is one of the fastest-growing in Oklahoma, and voters in 2023 approved a bond issue, the largest in district history, to build a new elementary school and fund safety upgrades, technology, and transportation. That vote followed a similar bond in 2022, reflecting a sustained capital push to keep pace with a population that has climbed steadily for decades.
Academically, Piedmont Intermediate’s state test results from the 2024-25 school year present a mixed picture, but the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades ranks in the top quarter relative to districts in Canadian County. That means a student here is likely to encounter a level of academic performance that is higher than what the median district in the county delivers. In reading, roughly half of sixth graders and just under half of fifth graders scored at or above the state’s proficient level. Math results were more uneven: fifth graders cleared that same bar at a rate close to half, while sixth graders did so at a lower rate. Science, tested only in fifth grade, posted a similar result to reading. The state changed its cut scores for math and English language arts in this test cycle, so direct comparisons with prior years are not possible without more context. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic students, students who identify as two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native students, Black students, and Asian students. The school enrolls about eight hundred and sixty students, split roughly evenly between the two grades. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, on special education identification, and on English learner status were not available, so a parent would want to ask the school directly about those supports. Civil rights data, including discipline patterns, were also absent from the available record.
The community context shapes the school’s experience. Piedmont’s built environment is spread over a large area, and the town is largely auto-dependent, though an Old Town district offers a pedestrian mall with shops and a theater. The school district’s seven facilities are distributed across the community, not clustered in a central campus. Home values in the area are above the state median, and the housing market has been appreciating moderately. The town’s growth has been driven by its proximity to Oklahoma City, its school system’s reputation, and the availability of larger lots. That growth has brought new construction, and the bond-funded elementary school will add capacity.
For a family, Piedmont Intermediate offers a focused middle-grade experience in a district that is investing heavily in facilities and managing rapid enrollment growth. The academic profile is solid relative to county peers, though the dips in sixth-grade math and the lack of data on student support programs mean a parent should inquire about how the school addresses skill gaps and whether it provides enrichment for students who are already proficient. The school’s size is moderate for a two-grade intermediate, and the peer environment reflects a predominantly suburban, largely white community with a growing Hispanic population. This is a school for a family that values a district that is building for the future, wants a bridge between elementary and middle school in a single building, and is comfortable with a school whose test scores are above the county median but not at the top of the state.
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