Serving 707 students in grades 6-8, Oak Park Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Park Preparatory Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Oak Park, MI, encompassing approximately 4.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Park Preparatory Academy's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Oak Park Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park Preparatory Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2868 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
95%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blue Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy is ranked #2868 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
707 students attend Oak Park Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Oak Park Preparatory Academy students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oak Park Preparatory Academy offer ?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Park Preparatory Academy part of?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy is part of Oak Park School District Of The City Of.
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