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#1302 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 41% in state
Nova Discipline Academy
School · Oak Park School District of the City of · Oak Park, MI
An Oak Park School District of the City of school serving grades 2nd – 12th.
22180 Parklawn, Oak Park, MI 48237
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Nova Discipline Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nova Discipline Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oak Park School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Nova Discipline Academy is listed in Oak Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nova Discipline Academy
Nova Discipline Academy is a public school in Oak Park, MI, part of Oak Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 90 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,302 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nova Discipline Academy
What grades does Nova Discipline Academy serve?
Nova Discipline Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Nova Discipline Academy?
Nova Discipline Academy has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Discipline Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Discipline Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nova Discipline Academy rank in MI?
Nova Discipline Academy ranks #1,302 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Nova Discipline Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Nova Discipline Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Nova Discipline Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nova Discipline Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Nova Discipline Academy a charter school?
No, Nova Discipline Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nova Discipline Academy a Title I school?
No, Nova Discipline Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nova Discipline Academy?
83.3% of students at Nova Discipline Academy 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
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Phone
- (248) 336-7650
- Area population (ZIP 48237)
- 29,370
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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