Below Average
#2737 of 3,192 schools in MI
Oak Park Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Oak Park School District of the City of · Oak Park, MI
An Oak Park School District of the City of middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23261 SCOTIA RD, Oak Park, MI 48237
- Math 7% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Park Preparatory Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Park Preparatory Academy 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Discipline AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Learning Disabilities Clinic- Inc.Private · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Ferndale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 521 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #4 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
Oak Park Preparatory Academy is listed in Oak Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Park Preparatory Academy
Oak Park Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Oak Park, MI, part of Oak Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 679 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,737 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Park Preparatory Academy
What grades does Oak Park Preparatory Academy serve?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Preparatory Academy is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Park Preparatory Academy rank in MI?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy ranks #2,737 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Oak Park Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Park Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Park Preparatory Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oak Park Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Oak Park Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Park Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Oak Park Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
80.9% of students at Oak Park Preparatory 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.9%
- Phone
- (248) 336-7620
- 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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