Great Oaks Academy
- Great Oaks Academy serves 718 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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Great Oaks Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Great Oaks Academy's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 718 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Great Oaks Academy's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Great Oaks Academy is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2394 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 89% | 18% |
| White | 1% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Great Oaks Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Great Oaks Academy is Fitzgerald Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is P.d. Chatterton Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is P.d. Chatterton Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Warren Fitzgerald Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 919 students
0.1 miles
23200 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586)757-7070 0.1 9-12 919 - Warren Fitzgerald Virtual Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 100 students
0.1 miles
23200 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586)757-3344 0.1 9-12 100 - Warren P.d. Chatterton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 521 students
0.4 miles
24333 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586)757-6650 0.4 6-8 521 - Warren Westview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 611 students
0.7 miles
24077 Warner Ave
Warren, MI 48091
(586)757-5520 0.7 K-5 611 - Warren Mound Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 483 students
0.9 miles
5356 Toepfer Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586)757-7590 0.9 K-5 483
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