Top Rankings
Okemos Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,453 students in Okemos Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Okemos Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 48% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Okemos Public Schools School District are Okemos High School, Chippewa Middle School and Cornell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Okemos Public Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
4,453 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Okemos Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 855 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
48%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
11 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,051 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
24%
3%
# Hispanic Students
208 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
273 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
6%
18%
# White Students
2,493 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
56%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
414 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
350
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
295
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
342
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
315
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
355
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
318
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
328
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
363
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
354
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
355
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
395
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
328
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
355
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,591 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,022 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,591
$18,267
Spending / Student
$16,022
$17,461
Best Okemos Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okemos High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4900
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,433 students
Rank: #22.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4800
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #33.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4371 Cornell Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5300
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5300
Grades: K-4
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4500
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4500
Grades: K-4
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Bennett Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2650 Bennett Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5100
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Kinawa School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Kinawa Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4702
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4702
Grades: 5-6
| 646 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Okemos Public Schools School District?
Okemos Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,453 students.
What is the rank of Okemos Public Schools School District?
Okemos Public Schools School District is ranked #17 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Okemos Public Schools School District?
56% of Okemos Public Schools School District students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Okemos Public Schools School District?
Okemos Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Okemos Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,022 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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