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Charter elementary school · Oakland International Academy · Detroit, Michigan

Oakland International Academy K1

Oakland International Academy K1 rates 2.8, below most Oakland International Academy elementary schools, whose rated median is 4.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
2.8this school

2.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Oakland International Academy median is 4.3.

#3,145 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · Oakland International Academy: 2 elementary schools rated, median 4.3

The brief

A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,145 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 4 of 4 in Oakland International Academy.

Oakland International Academy K1 is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math32%123 students tested · state average not published · 2012 EdFacts
Reading42%114 students tested · state average not published · 2012 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2009, to 37% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).2012 EdFacts; 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.2
50% of the rating
Academics
6.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2012–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2012).

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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Oakland International Academy K1 and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$33,347
Median home value
$66,900
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
40.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
47
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
39
Some Transit
Bike Score
49
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
5,589/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Detroit. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Detroit), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  9. Oakland International Academy K1this school
    2.8
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and eight rate higher than Oakland International Academy K1.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Oakland International Academy K1 serve?

Oakland International Academy K1 serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.

How many students attend Oakland International Academy K1?

Oakland International Academy K1 has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy K1?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy K1 is 62:1. 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 K1 rank in MI?

Oakland International Academy K1 ranks #3,145 of 3,198 schools in MI.

What is Oakland International Academy K1's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakland International Academy K1 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 K1?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakland International Academy K1 has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).

Is Oakland International Academy K1 a charter school?

Yes, Oakland International Academy K1 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 K1 a Title I school?

No, Oakland International Academy K1 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakland International Academy K1?

52.9% of students at Oakland International Academy K1 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
310
Student-teacher ratio
62:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Wayne County
Rank in district
#4 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$12,835
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 48211)
5,556
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
31

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.