The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Math. The lowest is 51% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Andersen Es
Andersen Elementary, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, is a school within the Union Public Schools district. The school is located in the city of Broken Arrow, which, as noted in publicly available accounts, is the largest suburb of Tulsa and the fourth-most populous city in Oklahoma. Broken Arrow grew rapidly from a small agricultural community into a suburban bedroom community after the Broken Arrow Expressway was built in the 1960s, and in recent years city leaders have pushed to diversify the local economy and create more opportunities for residents to work and recreate locally.
The student body at Andersen is diverse. Based on available data, white students make up the largest share of enrollment, followed by Hispanic students, Asian students, Black students, students identifying as two or more races, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. The school serves a substantial number of students across all elementary grades. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the proportion of students with disabilities or English learners, was not available. A parent may want to ask the school about these support programs directly.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, Andersen's results present a mixed picture. In mathematics, the share of students scoring proficient or above was reported for grades three, four, and five. The proficiency rate in fifth grade was the strongest among the three grades, while rates in third and fourth grades were lower. In English language arts, the proficiency rate for third grade was reported; rates for fourth and fifth grade were suppressed in the available data, likely for privacy reasons related to small group sizes. Science results for fifth grade were also suppressed. A parent looking for a full picture of achievement in reading and science may want to discuss these gaps directly with the school.
Compared to other school districts in Tulsa County, Andersen’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it in the top quartile. This comparison is drawn relative to the full set of districts in the county, not just those immediately adjacent. The score is a combined measure of the school's performance in tested areas, and the top-quartile ranking indicates that the school performed well relative to many of its county peers.
The Union district is in the middle of a significant transformation of its sixth- and seventh-grade centers, funded by a recent bond campaign. This represents a substantial facility investment that will shape the learning environment for middle school students in the years ahead. The district has also developed new career pathway academies, including a new aerospace academy, the beginning of a medical academy, and an expansion of its construction academy. These offerings give students additional career and college readiness options that did not previously exist, and they represent a growing emphasis on career-connected learning within the district.
Housing in the area around the school reflects the broader Broken Arrow market. Home values in the zip code are at a moderate level relative to the national benchmark, and they have seen a modest year-over-year increase. Rental prices have also risen modestly. The estimated monthly mortgage payment is within a range that many families might consider typical, and the estimated rent-to-income ratio is in line with national affordability standards.
For a family considering Andersen, the school offers a diverse elementary setting within a large and growing suburban city. The available academic data shows a strength in mathematics in fifth grade and a top-quartile composite performance in the county, though some results are not publicly available, making a full assessment difficult. The district's investments in middle-grade facilities and career academies signal a forward-looking approach that may appeal to families who value both academic preparation and career exploration as their child moves through the system.
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