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Messmore Elementary School vs. Oakbrook Elementary School

Should you attend Messmore Elementary School or Oakbrook 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
Messmore Elementary School
8742 Dill Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Oakbrook Elementary School
12060 Greenway Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Messmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Oakbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Messmore Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oakbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
333 students
525 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Messmore 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 Oakbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Messmore Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oakbrook Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Messmore 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 Oakbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Messmore Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Utica Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#38 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
#558 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Messmore 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 Oakbrook Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MI)
51%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Messmore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Messmore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Messmore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Messmore Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Oakbrook Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
52
67
Grade 1 Students
55
70
Grade 2 Students
49
74
Grade 3 Students
42
75
Grade 4 Students
50
89
Grade 5 Students
42
78
Grade 6 Students
43
72

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 Messmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Utica Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
n/a
% Asian
28%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Messmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Utica Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Messmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Utica Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Messmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Utica Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Messmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Utica Community Schools School District 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
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Messmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Utica Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Messmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Utica Community Schools School District 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
16%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Messmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Utica Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Messmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Utica Community Schools School District 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 Oakbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Utica Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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