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#1961 of 3,192 schools in MI
Oakland International Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Oakland International Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4001 MILLER ST, Detroit, MI 48211
- Math 35% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 44% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 71.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakland International Academy Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakland International Academy Elementary 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), 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
$33,347
Median home value
$66,900
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
40.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48211; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tau Beta SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Bridge Academy EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Hanley International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Holbrook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 165 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Oakland International Academy
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,835NCES 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 International Academy Elementary is listed in Oakland International Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakland International Academy Elementary
Oakland International Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Oakland International Academy, serving approximately 573 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 71.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,961 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakland International Academy Elementary
What grades does Oakland International Academy Elementary serve?
Oakland International Academy Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Oakland International Academy Elementary?
Oakland International Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy Elementary is 71.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakland International Academy Elementary rank in MI?
Oakland International Academy Elementary ranks #1,961 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Oakland International Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakland International Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Oakland International Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakland International Academy Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oakland International Academy Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Oakland International Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Oakland International Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oakland International Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakland International Academy Elementary?
49.4% of students at Oakland International Academy Elementary 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 71.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (313) 923-0790
- Area population (ZIP 48211)
- 5,556
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 31
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 48211; 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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