Elementary Schools in Oak Park School District of the City of

The Oak Park School District of the City of Oak Park, Michigan, is home to 4 elementary schools that serve students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. While the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, one school, Pepper Elementary School, stands out with its higher academic performance compared to the district and state averages.

Pepper Elementary School boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math among the district's schools, with 5th-grade ELA and Science proficiency rates exceeding the state averages. In contrast, the other schools in the district, Key Elementary School, Einstein Elementary School, and Lessenger Early Childhood Center, struggle with low academic performance, with proficiency rates significantly below the state averages. The district also faces high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 56.2% to 58.6%, which may be contributing to the low academic achievement.

While the Oak Park School District faces significant challenges, the data suggests that targeted interventions and support, such as increased funding, teacher professional development, and student support services, may be necessary to address the educational disparities and improve the outcomes for all students in the district.