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#1606 of 3,192 schools in MI
Oak Valley Middle School
Middle School · Huron Valley Schools · Commerce Township, MI
A Huron Valley Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4200 WHITE OAK TRL, Commerce Township, MI 48382
- Math 45% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Valley Middle School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Valley Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average676/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Commerce Township), 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
$132,602
Median home value
$404,700
Median rent
$1,685/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48382; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muir Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Sarah G Banks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| White Lake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Apollo CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 8 | 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.
Huron Valley Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Valley Middle School is listed in Huron Valley Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Valley Middle School
Oak Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Commerce Township, MI, part of Huron Valley Schools, serving approximately 505 students in grades 5th-9th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,606 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Valley Middle School
What grades does Oak Valley Middle School serve?
Oak Valley Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 9th.
How many students attend Oak Valley Middle School?
Oak Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Valley Middle School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Valley Middle School rank in MI?
Oak Valley Middle School ranks #1,606 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Oak Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Valley Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oak Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Oak Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Oak Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Valley Middle School?
33.7% of students at Oak Valley Middle 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
- 5th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (248) 684-8101
- Area population (ZIP 48382)
- 23,550
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 48382; 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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