Serving 1,424 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 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 35%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- 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
School Overview
Oakside Prep Academy's student population of 1,424 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,424 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Motto
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways.
School Rankings
Oakside Prep 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 Oakside Prep Academy is 0.65, which is more 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
#2336 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
38%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-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 Oakside Prep Academy's ranking?
Oakside Prep Academy is ranked #2336 out of 3,025 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, Donelson Hills 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 35% 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?
1,424 students attend Oakside Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Oakside Prep Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakside Prep Academy?
Oakside Prep Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oakside Prep Academy offer ?
Oakside Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakside Prep Academy part of?
Oakside Prep Academy is part of Oakside Prep Academy School District.
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