Below Average
#2529 of 3,192 schools in MI
Based on limited data
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla
Elementary School · Detroit Service Learning Academy · Oak Park, MI
A Detroit Service Learning Academy charter elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21700 MARLOW ST, Oak Park, MI 48237
- Math 25% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Einstein Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Nova Discipline AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Kennedy Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Lessenger Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 52 | 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.
Detroit Service Learning Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla is listed in Detroit Service Learning Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla is a public elementary school in Oak Park, MI, part of Detroit Service Learning Academy, serving approximately 176 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,529 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla
What grades does Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla serve?
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla?
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla rank in MI?
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla ranks #2,529 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Service Learning Academy Opsla?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla a charter school?
Yes, Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla a Title I school?
No, Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla?
98.3% of students at Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (313) 539-4115
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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