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#2750 of 3,192 schools in MI

Three Oaks Public School Academy

Elementary School · Three Oaks Public School Academy · Muskegon, MI

A charter elementary school in Muskegon, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1212 KINGSLEY ST, Muskegon, MI 49442

  • Math 16% vs MI 35% (2022)
  • Reading 21% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$16,178
Chronic Absenteeism44.4%

Students at Three Oaks Public School Academy score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
35%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Three Oaks Public School Academy 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Muskegon Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–60.1 mi215Compare →
Muskegon Maritime AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.3K–50.5 mi102Compare →
Lakeshore Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.8 mi21Compare →
Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–120.8 mi117Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Three Oaks Public School Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,178NCES 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.

Three Oaks Public School Academy is listed in Three Oaks Public School Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Three Oaks Public School Academy

Three Oaks Public School Academy is a public elementary school in Muskegon, MI, part of Three Oaks Public School Academy, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,750 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Three Oaks Public School Academy

What grades does Three Oaks Public School Academy serve?

Three Oaks Public School Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Three Oaks Public School Academy?

Three Oaks Public School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Public School Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Public School Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Three Oaks Public School Academy rank in MI?

Three Oaks Public School Academy ranks #2,750 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Three Oaks Public School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Three Oaks Public School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Three Oaks Public School Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Three Oaks Public School Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Three Oaks Public School Academy a charter school?

Yes, Three Oaks Public School Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Three Oaks Public School Academy a Title I school?

No, Three Oaks Public School Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Three Oaks Public School Academy?

99.2% of students at Three Oaks Public School 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.4%
Area population (ZIP 49442)
44,412
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
36.6
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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