Oakridge School District

275 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442-3029
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,796 students in Oakridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Oakridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,796 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oakridge School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#541 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
35%

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36%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

32%
38%
84%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
35.8%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2007–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
4%

Showing 2006–2020. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
12%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
77%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,157 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,865 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$32 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,157
$22,574

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,865
$21,841

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Oakridge School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakridge High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5493 Hall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 N Park St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7608
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Oakridge Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7400
Gr: 3-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Oakridge Upper Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
481 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7508
Gr: 1-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oakridge School District?
Oakridge School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,796 students.
What is the rank of Oakridge School District?
Oakridge School District is ranked #572 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakridge School District?
77% of Oakridge School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakridge School District?
Oakridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Oakridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,865 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,796 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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