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#1686 of 3,192 schools in MI
Orion Oaks Elementary School
Elementary School · Lake Orion Community Schools · Lake Orion, MI
A Lake Orion Community Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1255 JOSLYN RD, Lake Orion, MI 48360
- Math 43% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 58% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orion Oaks Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orion Oaks Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average568/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Orion), 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
$135,701
Median home value
$362,400
Median rent
$1,377/mo
College educated
61.8%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48360; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Webber SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Paint Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Lake Orion Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 57 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Orion Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orion Oaks Elementary School is listed in Lake Orion Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orion Oaks Elementary School
Orion Oaks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Orion, MI, part of Lake Orion Community Schools, serving approximately 520 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,686 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orion Oaks Elementary School
What grades does Orion Oaks Elementary School serve?
Orion Oaks Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Orion Oaks Elementary School?
Orion Oaks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orion Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orion Oaks Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orion Oaks Elementary School rank in MI?
Orion Oaks Elementary School ranks #1,686 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Orion Oaks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orion Oaks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Orion Oaks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orion Oaks Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Orion Oaks Elementary School a charter school?
No, Orion Oaks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orion Oaks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Orion Oaks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orion Oaks Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Orion Oaks 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
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (248) 393-0010
- Area population (ZIP 48360)
- 12,250
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 48360; 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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