Very Good
#925 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
Norup International School
Elementary School · Berkley School District · Oak Park, MI
A Berkley School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14450 MANHATTAN ST, Oak Park, MI 48237
- Math 44% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norup International School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Norup International 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Learning Disabilities Clinic- Inc.Private · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Pepper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Burton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 443 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Berkley School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norup International School is listed in Berkley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norup International School
Norup International School is a public elementary school in Oak Park, MI, part of Berkley School District, serving approximately 688 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #925 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norup International School
What grades does Norup International School serve?
Norup International School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Norup International School?
Norup International School has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norup International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norup International School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norup International School rank in MI?
Norup International School ranks #925 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Norup International School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norup International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Norup International School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norup International School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norup International School a charter school?
No, Norup International School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norup International School a Title I school?
No, Norup International School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norup International School?
28.8% of students at Norup International 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 688
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (248) 837-8300
- 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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