Serving 271 students in grades 3-12, Oakridge Middle School 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 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakridge Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Muskegon, MI, encompassing approximately 37.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 6 miles to its furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakridge Middle School's student population of 271 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakridge Middle School 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 Oakridge Middle School is 0.35, 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
#2072 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakridge Middle School's ranking?
Oakridge Middle School is ranked #2072 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Oakridge Middle School?
271 students attend Oakridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Oakridge Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakridge Middle School?
Oakridge Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oakridge Middle School offer ?
Oakridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakridge Middle School part of?
Oakridge Middle School is part of Oakridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakridge Middle School located?
Oakridge Middle School is located in the Wolf Lake neighborhood of Muskegon, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Wolf Lake.
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