Serving 955 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Oakside Prep 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 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 955 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakside Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oakside Prep Academy's student population of 955 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
955 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakside Prep Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakside Prep Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2336 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
9%
Black
45%
18%
White
9%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakside Prep Academy's ranking?
Oakside Prep Academy is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Oakside Prep Academy often compared to?
Oakside Prep Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Keith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Oakside Prep Academy?
955 students attend Oakside Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Oakside Prep Academy students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakside Prep Academy?
Oakside Prep Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakside Prep Academy offer ?
Oakside Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Oakside Prep Academy part of?
Oakside Prep Academy is part of Oakside Prep Academy School District.
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