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#284 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 9% in state

Great Oaks Elementary School

Elementary School · Anchor Bay School District · Chesterfield, MI

An Anchor Bay School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

32900 24 MILE RD, Chesterfield, MI 48047

  • Math 68% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 69% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+26.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$14,583
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Great Oaks Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Great Oaks Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low122/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,381

Median home value

$297,600

Median rent

$1,109/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Francis a Higgins Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–51.5 mi433Compare →
Lighthouse Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.9 mi442Compare →
Lottie M Schmidt Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–51.9 mi333Compare →
Ashley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–52.1 mi431Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Anchor Bay School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$14,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Great Oaks Elementary School is listed in Anchor Bay School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Great Oaks Elementary School

Great Oaks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chesterfield, MI, part of Anchor Bay School District, serving approximately 475 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Great Oaks Elementary School

What grades does Great Oaks Elementary School serve?

Great Oaks Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Great Oaks Elementary School?

Great Oaks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Great Oaks Elementary School rank in MI?

Great Oaks Elementary School ranks #284 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Great Oaks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Great Oaks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Great Oaks Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Oaks Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Great Oaks Elementary School a charter school?

No, Great Oaks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Great Oaks Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Great Oaks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Oaks Elementary School?

18.7% of students at Great Oaks Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
475
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
Area population (ZIP 48047)
39,825
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
43.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48047; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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