Top Rankings
Oakland Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 171 students in Oakland Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Oakland Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
171 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oakland Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#271 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
60%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,673 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,673 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,673
$18,510
Spending / Student
$8,673
$17,693
Best Oakland Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6325 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakland Academy School District?
Oakland Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 171 students.
What is the rank of Oakland Academy School District?
Oakland Academy School District is ranked #286 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland Academy School District?
60% of Oakland Academy School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakland Academy School District?
Oakland Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Oakland Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,673 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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