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#2924 of 3,192 schools in MI
Oakley W Best Middle School
Middle School · Dearborn Heights School District #7 · Dearborn Heights, MI
A Dearborn Heights School District #7 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22201 POWERS AVE, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
- Math 11% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 29% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakley W Best Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakley W Best Middle 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,707/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn 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
$59,534
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$1,298/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48125; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Tomlinson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Stout Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 712 | 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.
Dearborn Heights School District #7
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakley W Best Middle School is listed in Dearborn Heights School District #7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakley W Best Middle School
Oakley W Best Middle School is a public middle school in Dearborn Heights, MI, part of Dearborn Heights School District #7, serving approximately 574 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,924 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakley W Best Middle School
What grades does Oakley W Best Middle School serve?
Oakley W Best Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oakley W Best Middle School?
Oakley W Best Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakley W Best Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakley W Best Middle School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakley W Best Middle School rank in MI?
Oakley W Best Middle School ranks #2,924 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Oakley W Best Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakley W Best Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Oakley W Best Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakley W Best Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oakley W Best Middle School a charter school?
No, Oakley W Best Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakley W Best Middle School a Title I school?
No, Oakley W Best Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakley W Best Middle School?
82.6% of students at Oakley W Best 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.0%
- Phone
- (313) 203-3200
- Area population (ZIP 48125)
- 22,156
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 48125; 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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