Elementary Schools in Oakridge Public Schools

The Oakridge Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two elementary schools: Oakridge Lower Elementary School and Oakridge Upper Elementary School. Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with over 69% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the academic performance at these schools is consistently low, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts and Math well below the state averages.

Oakridge Lower Elementary School has particularly concerning metrics, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates of just 26.7% in ELA and 25.2% in Math, compared to state averages of 39.6% and 43.4% respectively. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, at 35.3%, significantly higher than the state average. Oakridge Upper Elementary School faces similar challenges, with 4th-grade proficiency rates of 28.8% in ELA and 15% in Math, and 5th-grade rates as low as 12.5% in Math and 5.6% in Social Studies.

While the Oakridge Public Schools district appears to provide relatively more resources to its lower elementary school, with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 compared to 16.8:1 at the upper elementary school, the academic outcomes remain consistently poor across both schools. Addressing the systemic issues underlying these challenges, such as high poverty levels and chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for students in the Oakridge Public Schools district.