Oakland Academy
Tel:
(269)324-8951
- Oakland Academy serves 163 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Oakland Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Oakland Academy's student population of 163 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 163 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oakland Academy's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oakland Academy is 0.53, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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 | #642 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 16% | 18% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oakland Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oakland Academy is Portage Community High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Portage Community High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Haverhill Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portage Haverhill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 413 students
0.3 miles
6633 Haverhill Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269)323-6200 0.3 K-5 413 - Portage Amberly Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 550 students
0.6 miles
6637 Amberly St
Portage, MI 49024
(269)323-5900 0.6 K-5 550 - Portage Portage Community High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 151 students
0.7 miles
1010 West Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269)323-6700 0.7 6-12 151 - Portage Portage Northern High School Grades: 9-12 | 1350 students
0.8 miles
1000 Idaho Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(616)323-5400 0.8 9-12 1350 - Portage Portage North Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 550 students
0.9 miles
5808 Oregon Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269)323-5700 0.9 6-8 550
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