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Carpenter Elementary School vs. Orion Oaks Elementary School

Should you attend Carpenter Elementary School or Orion Oaks Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Carpenter Elementary School
2290 Flintridge St
Lake Orion, MI 48359
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Orion Oaks Elementary School
1255 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Orion Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carpenter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orion Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
470 students
520 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carpenter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orion Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carpenter Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orion Oaks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carpenter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orion Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Orion Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orion Oaks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Orion Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#652 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
#603 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carpenter Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orion Oaks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 30% in MI)
49%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carpenter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orion Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carpenter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orion Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carpenter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orion Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Carpenter Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orion Oaks Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
97
106
Grade 1 Students
80
81
Grade 2 Students
72
75
Grade 3 Students
81
90
Grade 4 Students
70
109
Grade 5 Students
70
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carpenter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orion Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carpenter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orion Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carpenter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orion Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carpenter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orion Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carpenter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orion Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carpenter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orion Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Orion Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carpenter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orion Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carpenter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orion Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carpenter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orion Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lake Orion Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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