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#12 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 2% of private schools

St Martha School

Elementary School · Okemos, MI

A private elementary school in Okemos, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1100 W GRAND RIVER AVE, Okemos, MI 48864

  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,417.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index44%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment116
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Martha 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low199/100K

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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

$113,145

Median home value

$358,100

Median rent

$1,281/mo

College educated

75.7%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White73.3%
Two or More8.6%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian6.9%
Black3.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cornell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–40.6 mi453Compare →
Okemos Public MontessoricentralEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–42.2 mi323Compare →
Vera Ralya Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.82–52.3 mi389Compare →
Wilkshire SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–12.3 mi397Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Martha School is listed in Okemos, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Martha School

St Martha School is a private elementary school in Okemos, MI, serving approximately 116 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Martha School

What grades does St Martha School serve?

St Martha School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Martha School?

St Martha School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Martha School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Martha School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Martha School rank in MI?

St Martha School ranks #12 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is St Martha School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Martha School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Martha School a private school?

Yes, St Martha School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Martha School a religious school?

St Martha School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
116
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
189 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ingham County
Area population (ZIP 48864)
23,548
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
37.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 48864; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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