Oakland Academy

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Oakland Academy ranks 693 rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oakland Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Portage, Michigan, with a diverse student population of 163 students.

One of Oakland Academy's key strengths is its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average on M-STEP assessments in English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, 57.9% of 3rd graders at Oakland Academy were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%, respectively. However, the school also faces challenges, such as a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 15.3% to 30.0% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Portage Public Schools.

Another notable aspect of Oakland Academy is its diverse socioeconomic population, with a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.76% to 45.4% in recent years, compared to the Portage Public Schools, which have free/reduced lunch eligibility rates ranging from 15.79% to 45.91%. Additionally, Oakland Academy spends more per student than the state average, with spending ranging from $9,553 to $10,979 per student in recent years, which is higher than the nearby Portage Public Schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

6325 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024-2589

(269) 324-8951

District: Oakland Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
693^rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,979

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 163

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.7%

African American:

17.2%

Two or more races:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oakland Academy ranks better than 53.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Oakland Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.7%), African American (17.2%), two or more races (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakland Academy is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Oakland Academy employs 12.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakland Academy is $10,979.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakland Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Academy 693^rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Oakland Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Oakland Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Academy 269^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oakland Academy

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Rank History for all students at Oakland Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	59.66	739^th	1545	52.2%
2007	67.97	517^th	1565	67.0%
2008	77.93	265^th	1577	83.2%
2009	73.95	375^th	1589	76.4%
2010	73.65	379^th	1552	75.6%
2011	68.82	510^th	1552	67.1%
2012	64.69	527^th	1566	66.3%
2013	66.55	510^th	1563	67.4%
2014	70.46	410^th	1533	73.3%
2015	77.22	315^th	1580	80.1%
2016	78.46	280^th	1548	81.9%
2017	82.17	183^rd	1466	87.5%
2018	67.97	477^th	1448	67.1%
2019	48.87	686^th	1408	51.3%
2021	42.51	632^nd	1153	45.2%
2022	53.05	583^rd	1344	56.6%
2023	52.64	652^nd	1470	55.6%
2024	50.17	693^rd	1486	53.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakland Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.48	553^rd	1397	60.4%
2023	54.87	536^th	1350	60.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Oakland Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	75.13	319^th	1443	77.9%
2023	61.68	433^rd	1321	67.2%
2024	63.84	398^th	1342	70.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Oakland Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	60.76	556^th	1446	61.5%
2023	51.83	602^nd	1334	54.9%
2024	46.76	681^st	1347	49.4%

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Rank History for White students at Oakland Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	74.36	281^st	1253	77.6%
2022	38.72	678^th	1102	38.5%
2023	54.30	516^th	1198	56.9%
2024	41.36	715^th	1204	40.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oakland Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
1999	21	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	27
2000	39	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	48
2001	36	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	39
2002	73	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
2003	73	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
2004	92	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
2005	116	11	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	134
2006	128	9	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	147
2007	167	8	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	186
2008	177	7	10	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	199
2009	201	10	12	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	227
2010	173	12	10	3	2	n/a	n/a	27	227
2011	165	18	9	9	2	1	21	0	225
2012	151	14	6	14	1	0	24	0	210
2013	167	16	7	15	0	0	27	0	232
2014	159	15	9	14	0	0	29	0	226
2015	155	18	10	12	0	0	26	0	221
2016	125	18	11	9	1	0	16	0	180
2017	106	26	10	11	0	0	10	0	163
2018	94	28	9	15	0	0	14	0	160
2019	104	22	8	12	0	0	19	0	165
2020	100	14	5	14	0	0	20	0	153
2021	97	8	5	18	1	0	23	0	152
2022	100	24	5	16	1	0	27	0	173
2023	94	28	1	16	1	0	23	0	163

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oakland Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	0	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	27	3.0	9.0	22.2
2000	48	4.0	12.0	8.3
2001	39	4.0	9.8	33.3
2002	80	n/a	n/a	11.3
2003	80	n/a	n/a	11.3
2004	102	10.0	10.2	17.6
2005	134	13.0	10.3	21.8
2006	147	15.3	9.6	24.7
2007	186	18.4	10.1	19.5
2008	199	20.9	9.5	20.1
2009	227	24.9	9.1	22.9
2010	227	22.1	10.2	30.5
2011	225	22.8	9.8	29.8
2012	210	22.3	9.4	32.9
2013	232	24.0	9.6	31.9
2014	226	23.4	9.6	28.3
2015	221	20.0	11.0	30.3
2016	180	16.0	11.2	31.1
2017	163	14.5	11.2	31.9
2018	160	11.0	14.5	37.5
2019	165	10.2	16.1	40.6
2020	153	9.2	16.6	43.1
2021	152	10.5	14.4	42.8
2022	173	13.5	12.8	44.5
2023	163	12.7	12.7	45.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oakland Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	0	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	27	3.0	9.0	22.2
2000	48	4.0	12.0	8.3
2001	39	4.0	9.8	33.3
2002	80	n/a	n/a	11.3
2003	80	n/a	n/a	11.3
2004	102	10.0	10.2	17.6
2005	134	13.0	10.3	21.8
2006	147	15.3	9.6	24.7
2007	186	18.4	10.1	19.5
2008	199	20.9	9.5	20.1
2009	227	24.9	9.1	22.9
2010	227	22.1	10.2	30.5
2011	225	22.8	9.8	29.8
2012	210	22.3	9.4	32.9
2013	232	24.0	9.6	31.9
2014	226	23.4	9.6	28.3
2015	221	20.0	11.0	30.3
2016	180	16.0	11.2	31.1
2017	163	14.5	11.2	31.9
2018	160	11.0	14.5	37.5
2019	165	10.2	16.1	40.6
2020	153	9.2	16.6	43.1
2021	152	10.5	14.4	42.8
2022	173	13.5	12.8	44.5
2023	163	12.7	12.7	45.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oakland Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$546 (6.1%)	$8,432 (93.9%)	$8,979
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$467 (4.9%)	$9,086 (95.1%)	$9,553
2022	$585 (5.5%)	$10,077 (94.5%)	$10,662
2023	$628 (5.7%)	$10,351 (94.3%)	$10,979

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakland Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 686^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 652^nd of 1470 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Academy)	50	48.3	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Academy)	50	48.3	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Oakland Academy)	38.9	44.8	5.9%
3rd Grade Math (Oakland Academy)	38.9	44.8	5.9%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Academy)	41.7	45.8	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Academy)	41.7	45.8	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Oakland Academy)	29.2	37.5	8.3%
4th Grade Math (Oakland Academy)	29.2	37.5	8.3%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Academy)	60	46.2	13.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Academy)	60	46.2	13.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Oakland Academy)	35	26.9	8.1%
5th Grade Math (Oakland Academy)	35	26.9	8.1%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Oakland Academy)	30	11.5	18.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Oakland Academy)	30	11.5	18.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	165	163	1.2%
African American	22	28	27.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	8	1	87.5%
Hispanic	12	16	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	104	94	9.6%
Two or More Races	19	23	21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.6%	45.4%	4.8%

Schools Near Oakland Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakland Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6325 Oakland Dr	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Oakland Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 324-8951	163	13	12.7	45.4%	94 (57.7%)	28 (17.2%)	16 (9.8%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (14.1%)	50.2	693^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	53.4%		52.6	652^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	55.6%	41			57.9	44.4	50.0			57.9	22.2	20.0			40.0		20.0	$10,979	$629	$10,351
Haverhill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6633 Haverhill Ave	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-6200	379	28	13.5	45.9%	251 (66.2%)	30 (7.9%)	25 (6.6%)	23 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (13.2%)	57.5	592^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	60.2%		54.9	615^th of 1470 public elementary schools	58.2%	23			39.7	54.5	45.5			50.0	48.2	34.8			51.5		15.2	$17,936	$3,953	$13,983
Amberly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6637 Amberly St	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-5900	526	31	16.9	33.8%	345 (65.6%)	72 (13.7%)	46 (8.7%)	21 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.8%)	77.7	290^th of 1486 public elementary schools	80.5%		70.9	377^th of 1470 public elementary schools	74.4%	87			57.1	59.8	59.5			65.4	48.8	43.0			62.0		27.8	$13,105	$1,136	$11,968
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Woodland Dr	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-6600	376	27	13.7	40.7%	253 (67.3%)	32 (8.5%)	26 (6.9%)	21 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.4%)	67	457^th of 1486 public elementary schools	69.2%		52.1	660^th of 1470 public elementary schools	55.1%	203			53.1	46.9	59.3			53.1	35.9	35.2			55.6		33.3	$14,715	$3,580	$11,135
Angling Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5340 Angling Rd	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6000	370	24	15.6	33.0%	262 (70.8%)	27 (7.3%)	33 (8.9%)	21 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.3%)	71.2	386^th of 1486 public elementary schools	74.0%		68.8	410^th of 1470 public elementary schools	72.1%	24			44.1	60.7	56.8			41.7	51.8	41.9			48.6		41.1	$13,905	$819	$13,086
Moorsbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7361 Moorsbridge Rd	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6400	608	30	20.2	15.8%	380 (62.5%)	19 (3.1%)	54 (8.9%)	98 (16.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.2%)	88.7	138^th of 1486 public elementary schools	90.7%		82.8	217^th of 1470 public elementary schools	85.2%	79			53.4	72.2	69.5			71.9	62.0	47.2			67.9		47.2	$11,862	$675	$11,187
12th Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6501 S 12th St	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6900	574	31	18.4	27.7%	359 (62.5%)	53 (9.2%)	48 (8.4%)	58 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (9.6%)	65.9	472^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	68.2%		68.8	412^th of 1470 public elementary schools	72.0%	60			47.4	59.2	60.8			50.5	49.5	28.0			54.5		22.2	$12,460	$711	$11,750
Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3215 Oakland Dr	Kalamazoo	49008	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 337-0790	566	28	20.0	86.0%	157 (27.7%)	242 (42.8%)	77 (13.6%)	5 (0.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (14.1%)	18	1201^st of 1486 public elementary schools	19.2%		24	1090^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.9%	111			16.9	17.4	31.9			20.9	14.0	18.2			27.6		12.4	$14,791	$2,792	$11,999
Paramount Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3624 S Westnedge Ave	Kalamazoo	49008	Kalamazoo County	Paramount Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 553-6400	379	26	14.5	93.1%	86 (22.7%)	181 (47.8%)	36 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (20.1%)	19.2	1172^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	21.1%		19	1169^th of 1470 public elementary schools	20.5%	3	55.6	18.5	9.3	13.2	42.3	19.2	26.9	16.7	31.6	15.4	19.2	19.2	25.9	33.3		$18,833	$2,389	$16,444
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8422 S Westnedge Ave	Portage	49002	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-6100	448	29	15.6	33.7%	335 (74.8%)	25 (5.6%)	31 (6.9%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.6%)	61.6	527^th of 1486 public elementary schools	64.5%		61.9	522^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	64.5%	5			35.5	56.3	52.1			38.7	55.7	35.6			42.5		27.4	$16,520	$1,095	$15,424

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland Academy

What is the racial makeup of Oakland Academy?

Students at Oakland Academy are 58% White, 17% African American, 14% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

How many students attend Oakland Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Oakland Academy.

Is Oakland Academy a good school?

Oakland Academy ranks 693^rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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