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#2613 of 3,192 schools in MI

Oakridge Middle School

School · Oakridge Public Schools · Muskegon, MI

A school in Muskegon, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

251 SOUTH WOLF LAKE RD, Muskegon, MI 49442

  • Math 20% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 40% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$14,103
Chronic Absenteeism40.7%

Students at Oakridge Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
21%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
16%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

59.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oakridge 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low160/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,069

Median home value

$116,100

Median rent

$889/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cardinal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–93.9 mi644Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Oakridge Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$14,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oakridge Middle School is listed in Oakridge Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oakridge Middle School

Oakridge Middle School is a public school in Muskegon, MI, part of Oakridge Public Schools, serving approximately 270 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,613 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakridge Middle School

What grades does Oakridge Middle School serve?

Oakridge Middle School serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Oakridge Middle School?

Oakridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakridge Middle School rank in MI?

Oakridge Middle School ranks #2,613 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Oakridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Oakridge Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakridge Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oakridge Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Oakridge Middle School a Title I school?

No, Oakridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakridge Middle School?

59.6% of students at Oakridge 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
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.7%
Area population (ZIP 49442)
44,412
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
36.6
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 49442; 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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