Below Average
#2905 of 3,192 schools in MI
Oakridge Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · Oakridge Public Schools · Muskegon, MI
An elementary school in Muskegon, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
481 SOUTH WOLF LAKE RD, Muskegon, MI 49442
- Math 15% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakridge Upper Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oakridge Upper Elementary 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 3–12 | 0.3 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Oakridge Lower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–7 | 0.9 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Orchard View Early ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–1 | 3.4 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Timberland AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 678 | 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.
Oakridge Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 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 Upper Elementary School is listed in Oakridge Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakridge Upper Elementary School
Oakridge Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Muskegon, MI, part of Oakridge Public Schools, serving approximately 445 students in grades 1st-6th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,905 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakridge Upper Elementary School
What grades does Oakridge Upper Elementary School serve?
Oakridge Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Oakridge Upper Elementary School?
Oakridge Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Upper Elementary School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakridge Upper Elementary School rank in MI?
Oakridge Upper Elementary School ranks #2,905 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Oakridge Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakridge Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakridge Upper Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oakridge Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oakridge Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakridge Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oakridge Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakridge Upper Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Oakridge Upper Elementary 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (231) 788-7508
- Area population (ZIP 49442)
- 44,412
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 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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