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#3002 of 3,192 schools in MI
Oakview Elementary School
Elementary School · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of · Muskegon, MI
A Muskegon Public Schools of the City of elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1826 HOYT ST, Muskegon, MI 49442
- Math 9% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 8% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakview Elementary School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oakview 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Martin Luther King AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 3–6 | 1.0 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Marquette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Muskegon Maritime AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Three Oaks Public School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 369 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakview Elementary School is listed in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakview Elementary School
Oakview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Muskegon, MI, part of Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, serving approximately 406 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,002 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakview Elementary School
What grades does Oakview Elementary School serve?
Oakview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oakview Elementary School?
Oakview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakview Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakview Elementary School rank in MI?
Oakview Elementary School ranks #3,002 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Oakview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Oakview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakview Elementary School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oakview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oakview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oakview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakview Elementary School?
94.6% of students at Oakview 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (231) 720-2450
- 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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