Summary:
The city of Oakland, Michigan is home to two high-performing schools, Delta Kelly Elementary School and Oakview Middle School, which serve students in the Rochester Community School District and Lake Orion Community Schools districts. Delta Kelly Elementary stands out as an exemplary institution, ranking in the top 10% of Michigan elementary schools and consistently maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong academic performance, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 63% in Math, as well as a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate.
While Oakview Middle School is also a high-performing school, ranking in the top 10% of Michigan middle schools, it does not quite reach the same level of excellence as Delta Kelly Elementary. Oakview Middle has maintained a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger, with 50%+ of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46%+ in Math. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate than the state average. However, the demographic differences between the two schools are noteworthy, with Delta Kelly Elementary serving a more diverse student population and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Both schools are investing significant resources into their students, with spending per student well above the state average. This likely contributes to the strong academic outcomes, but also raises questions about equity and whether all schools in the area are receiving adequate funding. Addressing attendance issues and understanding the factors that contribute to Delta Kelly Elementary's exceptional performance could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes more broadly in the region.
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