East Intermediate

East Intermediate is a public middle school in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, serving 462 students in grades 4-6. The school has seen a steady increase in its chronic absenteeism rate, rising from 15.8% in 2024-2025 to 19.0% in the most recent year.

East Intermediate's test scores are generally lower than the Bixby district and state averages across all grades and subjects, particularly in 4th and 5th grade. However, 6th-grade students at East Intermediate perform better relative to their peers, with proficiency rates closer to the Bixby and Oklahoma averages. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to other Bixby intermediate schools, suggesting it serves a more economically disadvantaged student population. Additionally, East Intermediate has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio compared to its peers, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.

Among the nearby schools, West Intermediate and North Intermediate stand out as higher-performing, with significantly better test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to East Intermediate. These schools serve a more affluent student population, as evidenced by their lower free and reduced lunch rates. The performance gap between East Intermediate and these higher-performing schools highlights the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement.