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Oakley Park Elementary School

2015 East Oakley Park Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390
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Top 10%
Tel: (248) 956-4100
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Oakley Park Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Oakley Park Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakley Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Oakley Park Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakley Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oakley Park Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakley Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakley Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
4%
18%
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White
84%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
Diversity Score
0.29
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oakley Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakley Park Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Oakley Park Elementary School?

366 students attend Oakley Park Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Oakley Park Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakley Park Elementary School?

Oakley Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Oakley Park Elementary School offer ?

Oakley Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Oakley Park Elementary School part of?

Oakley Park Elementary School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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