Below Average
#2536 of 3,192 schools in MI
Oakside Prep Academy
School · Oakside Prep Academy · Waterford, MI
A charter school in Waterford, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
355 SUMMIT DR, Waterford, MI 48328
- Math 17% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 26% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakside Prep Academy score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* 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
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oakside Prep Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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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
$69,788
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Learning Academy ConsortiumEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Childrens Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Pontiac Academy for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Kennedy CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 47 | 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.
Oakside Prep Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,809NCES 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.
Oakside Prep Academy is listed in Oakside Prep Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakside Prep Academy
Oakside Prep Academy is a public school in Waterford, MI, part of Oakside Prep Academy, serving approximately 1,362 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,536 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakside Prep Academy
What grades does Oakside Prep Academy serve?
Oakside Prep Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend Oakside Prep Academy?
Oakside Prep Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakside Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakside Prep Academy is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakside Prep Academy rank in MI?
Oakside Prep Academy ranks #2,536 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Oakside Prep Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakside Prep Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Oakside Prep Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakside Prep Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Oakside Prep Academy a charter school?
Yes, Oakside Prep Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Oakside Prep Academy a Title I school?
No, Oakside Prep Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakside Prep Academy?
94.6% of students at Oakside Prep Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 11th
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (616) 304-6601
- Area population (ZIP 48328)
- 25,409
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 48328; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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