Oakwood Elementary School
Tel:
(248) 627-1880
- Oakwood Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Oakwood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Oakwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Oakwood Elementary School's student population of 438 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 438 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Oakwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1138 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 18% |
| White | 86% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oakwood Elementary School is Brandon High School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Brandon Middle School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harveyswanson Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ortonville Harveyswanson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
2.6 miles
209 Varsity Dr
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850 2.6 PK-5 523 - Ortonville Brandon Adult Transition Program Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 9 students
2.9 miles
1025 S Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1855 2.9 Inquire with school 9 - Ortonville Brandon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 581 students
3.0 miles
609 South Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1830 3.0 6-8 581 - Ortonville Brandon High School Grades: 9-12 | 908 students
3.2 miles
1025 South Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1820 3.2 9-12 908 - Oxford Clear Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 507 students
6.4 miles
2085 West Drahner Rd
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-5200 6.4 K-5 507
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