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Oakside Prep Academy vs. Donelson Hills Elementary School

Should you attend Oakside Prep Academy or Donelson Hills 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
Oakside Prep Academy
355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Donelson Hills Elementary School
2690 Wewoka Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Oakside Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,362 students in grades Kindergarten-11, 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 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Donelson Hills Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-11
K-5
Total Students
1,362 students
350 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oakside Prep Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Donelson Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oakside Prep Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Donelson Hills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oakside Prep Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Donelson Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oakside Prep Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterford 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

#2336 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2286 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oakside Prep Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Donelson Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakside Prep Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakside Prep Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakside Prep Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterford 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 Oakside Prep Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Donelson Hills Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
127
50
Grade 1 Students
126
66
Grade 2 Students
126
72
Grade 3 Students
121
52
Grade 4 Students
91
62
Grade 5 Students
95
48
Grade 6 Students
124
-
Grade 7 Students
111
-
Grade 8 Students
119
-
Grade 9 Students
121
-
Grade 10 Students
115
-
Grade 11 Students
86
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Donelson Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oakside Prep Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oakside Prep Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oakside Prep Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
8%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oakside Prep Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterford 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
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oakside Prep Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oakside Prep Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterford 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
91%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oakside Prep Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterford 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
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oakside Prep Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oakside Prep Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterford 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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