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#1225 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 38% in state

Oakbrook Elementary School

Elementary School · Utica Community Schools · Sterling Heights, MI

An Utica Community Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

12060 GREENWAY DR, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

  • Math 47% vs MI 35% (2022)
  • Reading 56% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$14,360
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Oakbrook Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
35%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oakbrook Elementary 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling Heights), 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

$71,266

Median home value

$253,700

Median rent

$1,176/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Huron Academy Grades K2Charter · enrollment unverified4.6PK–120.4 mi259Compare →
Bruce Collins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–60.7 mi421Compare →
Bozymowski CenterEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–120.9 mi284Compare →
Messmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–60.9 mi333Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Utica Community Schools

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#15 of 37
District spending per student
$14,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oakbrook Elementary School is listed in Utica Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oakbrook Elementary School

Oakbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Utica Community Schools, serving approximately 525 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,225 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakbrook Elementary School

What grades does Oakbrook Elementary School serve?

Oakbrook Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Oakbrook Elementary School?

Oakbrook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakbrook Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakbrook Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakbrook Elementary School rank in MI?

Oakbrook Elementary School ranks #1,225 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Oakbrook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakbrook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Oakbrook Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakbrook Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oakbrook Elementary School a charter school?

No, Oakbrook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oakbrook Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Oakbrook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakbrook Elementary School?

58.9% of students at Oakbrook Elementary 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
525
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
Area population (ZIP 48312)
35,026
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
40.9
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 48312; 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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