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#3178 of 3,192 schools in MI
Key Elementary School
Elementary School · Oak Park School District of the City of · Oak Park, MI
An Oak Park School District of the City of elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23400 JEROME ST, Oak Park, MI 48237
- Math 6% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 11% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Key Elementary School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Key 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,502/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,882
Median home value
$198,500
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lessenger Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Nova Discipline AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Ferndale Upper Elementary CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Einstein Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 393 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oak Park School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Key Elementary School is listed in Oak Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Key Elementary School
Key Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oak Park, MI, part of Oak Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 507 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,178 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Key Elementary School
What grades does Key Elementary School serve?
Key Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Key Elementary School?
Key Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Key Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Key Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Key Elementary School rank in MI?
Key Elementary School ranks #3,178 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Key Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Key Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Key Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Key Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Key Elementary School a charter school?
No, Key Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Key Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Key Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Key Elementary School?
85.0% of students at Key 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
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.5%
- Phone
- (248) 336-7610
- Area population (ZIP 48237)
- 29,370
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 48237; 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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