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#2233 of 3,192 schools in MI
Oakland Academy
Elementary School · Oakland Academy · Portage, MI
A charter elementary school in Portage, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
6325 OAKLAND DR, Portage, MI 49024
- Math 37% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 56% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakland Academy score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 46% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (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
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oakland Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portage), 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
$86,427
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Amberly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| St Michael Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Woodland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 370 | 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.
Oakland Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,951NCES 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.
Oakland Academy is listed in Oakland Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakland Academy
Oakland Academy is a public elementary school in Portage, MI, part of Oakland Academy, serving approximately 171 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,233 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakland Academy
What grades does Oakland Academy serve?
Oakland Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Oakland Academy?
Oakland Academy has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Academy is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakland Academy rank in MI?
Oakland Academy ranks #2,233 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Oakland Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakland Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Oakland Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakland Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oakland Academy a charter school?
Yes, Oakland Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Oakland Academy a Title I school?
No, Oakland Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakland Academy?
44.4% of students at Oakland 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (269) 324-8951
- Area population (ZIP 49024)
- 30,937
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 49024; 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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