Summary:
Oakland Academy is the sole elementary school located in the Portage, Michigan area, serving students in grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 163 students. This public charter school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, as well as its diverse student population and higher-than-average spending per student.
Oakland Academy outperforms the state averages on the M-Step assessments, with 57.9% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in both ELA and Math, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade students also demonstrate strong performance, with 50% proficient or better in ELA and 40% in Science, exceeding the state averages. However, the school's 4th and 5th-grade Math scores are lower than the state averages, indicating an area for potential improvement.
With a diverse student population, Oakland Academy serves a significant population of African American and Hispanic students, which may contribute to a rich learning environment. The school's higher-than-average spending of $10,979 per student may also be a factor in its academic success. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% is a concern and an area that the school may need to address to further improve student outcomes.
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