Is Oakland International Academy Elementary a good school?

Oakland International Academy Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Oakland International Academy Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 573 students attended Oakland International Academy Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Oakland International Academy Elementary?

Students at Oakland International Academy Elementary are 86% White, 5% Asian, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Oakland International Academy Elementary

Summary:

Oakland International Academy Elementary is a public magnet charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan that serves grades 2-5 with a student population of 169. The school is part of the Oakland International Academy district, which is ranked 521 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Oakland International Academy Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the surrounding schools, its academic performance is consistently lower than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was just 24.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school also struggles with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 8.3% to 20.8% over the past few years, and an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.63% to 100%. When compared to nearby schools like Tau Beta School, Bridge Academy East, and Hanley International Academy, Oakland International Academy Elementary performs significantly worse across a range of metrics.

The school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has been declining over the past several years, and its struggles are particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as white students and English Language Learners. Despite the high percentage of students in poverty, the school's per-student spending has been relatively high, suggesting that the school may be facing unique challenges that are not being addressed effectively. Overall, Oakland International Academy Elementary appears to be a struggling school that requires significant interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter 2-5

4001 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211-1554

(313) 923-0790

District: Oakland International Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1190^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,692

Student/teacher ratio: 65.8

Number of students: 573

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Asian:

5.4%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oakland International Academy Elementary ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.53. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: White (86%), Asian (5.4%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy Elementary is 65.8. (See more...)

Compare Oakland International Academy Elementary employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakland International Academy Elementary is $15,692.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakland International Academy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland International Academy Elementary 1190^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Oakland International Academy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Oakland International Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland International Academy 521^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Oakland International Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	0.96	1542^nd	1545	0.2%
2007	2.47	1557^th	1565	0.5%
2008	2.32	1566^th	1577	0.7%
2009	45.16	1137^th	1589	28.4%
2014	20.44	1284^th	1533	16.2%
2015	11.81	1418^th	1580	10.3%
2016	16.05	1305^th	1548	15.7%
2017	7.57	1371^st	1466	6.5%
2018	46.23	846^th	1448	41.6%
2019	41.54	815^th	1408	42.1%
2021	23.61	904^th	1153	21.6%
2022	30.60	922^nd	1344	31.4%
2023	18.42	1183^rd	1470	19.5%
2024	18.53	1190^th	1486	19.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oakland International Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	52.87	115^th	270	57.4%
2019	54.46	50^th	117	57.3%
2023	21.25	148^th	180	17.8%
2024	16.99	164^th	184	10.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakland International Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	61.09	492^nd	1397	64.8%
2019	64.88	314^th	1134	72.3%
2021	45.26	402^nd	749	46.3%
2022	50.15	508^th	1099	53.8%
2023	28.82	979^th	1350	27.5%
2024	22.09	1116^th	1381	19.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Oakland International Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	45.72	835^th	1443	42.1%
2019	32.38	818^th	1171	30.1%
2024	14.37	1178^th	1342	12.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Oakland International Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	44.77	837^th	1446	42.1%
2019	40.75	717^th	1196	40.1%
2022	33.62	752^nd	1139	34.0%
2023	20.66	1057^th	1334	20.8%
2024	15.60	1160^th	1347	13.9%

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Rank History for White students at Oakland International Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	31.21	921^st	1253	26.5%
2019	25.10	899^th	1128	20.3%
2021	10.45	959^th	1005	4.6%
2022	17.99	950^th	1102	13.8%
2023	10.95	1117^th	1198	6.8%
2024	9.14	1142^nd	1204	5.1%

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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 International Academy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	152	31	18	0	0	n/a	n/a	201
2005	175	39	19	1	0	n/a	n/a	234
2006	246	17	20	2	0	n/a	n/a	285
2007	250	20	28	2	0	n/a	n/a	300
2008	184	19	16	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	222
2009	196	22	15	4	0	n/a	n/a	237
2010	222	20	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	258
2011	201	11	4	4	0	0	0	220
2012	204	18	4	4	0	0	2	232
2013	175	19	9	2	0	0	1	206
2014	135	13	7	0	0	0	0	155
2015	124	13	5	0	0	0	0	142
2016	149	11	8	0	0	0	0	168
2017	154	10	4	0	0	0	0	168
2018	148	11	5	0	0	0	0	164
2019	150	7	3	1	0	0	0	161
2020	149	8	3	1	0	0	0	161
2021	141	8	4	2	0	0	0	155
2022	142	8	4	1	0	0	0	155
2023	157	9	2	1	0	0	0	169
2024	493	29	31	12	2	0	6	573

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 International Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	201	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	234	13.0	18.0	n/a
2006	285	5.8	49.1	91.2
2007	300	12.8	23.4	98.3
2008	222	14.7	15.1	98.6
2009	237	12.8	18.5	98.7
2010	258	15.3	16.8	96.1
2011	220	13.8	15.9	98.6
2012	232	13.8	16.7	98.7
2013	206	13.3	15.4	95.1
2014	155	10.0	15.3	98.1
2015	142	10.0	14.2	97.2
2016	168	10.0	16.8	86.9
2017	168	7.8	21.4	92.9
2018	164	6.4	25.4	97.6
2019	161	8.6	18.5	100
2020	161	7.6	21.1	99.4
2021	155	6.8	22.7	100
2022	155	7.0	21.9	100
2023	169	7.7	21.8	97.6
2024	573	8.7	65.8	49.4

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 International Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	201	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	234	13.0	18.0	n/a
2006	285	5.8	49.1	91.2
2007	300	12.8	23.4	98.3
2008	222	14.7	15.1	98.6
2009	237	12.8	18.5	98.7
2010	258	15.3	16.8	96.1
2011	220	13.8	15.9	98.6
2012	232	13.8	16.7	98.7
2013	206	13.3	15.4	95.1
2014	155	10.0	15.3	98.1
2015	142	10.0	14.2	97.2
2016	168	10.0	16.8	86.9
2017	168	7.8	21.4	92.9
2018	164	6.4	25.4	97.6
2019	161	8.6	18.5	100
2020	161	7.6	21.1	99.4
2021	155	6.8	22.7	100
2022	155	7.0	21.9	100
2023	169	7.7	21.8	97.6
2024	573	8.7	65.8	49.4

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 International Academy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,513 (13.6%)	$9,633 (86.4%)	$11,146
2020	$2,109 (17.1%)	$10,220 (82.9%)	$12,329
2021	$2,707 (22.6%)	$9,284 (77.4%)	$11,992
2022	$4,875 (27.0%)	$13,158 (73.0%)	$18,032
2023	$3,954 (25.2%)	$11,738 (74.8%)	$15,692

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakland International Academy Elementary

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 815^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1183^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	22.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakland International Academy Elementary)	46.2	10.9	35.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakland International Academy)	46.2	10.9	35.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Oakland International Academy Elementary)	46.2	34.5	11.7%
3rd Grade Math (Oakland International Academy)	46.2	34.5	11.7%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland International Academy Elementary)	45.8	14.9	30.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland International Academy)	45.8	14.9	30.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Oakland International Academy Elementary)	26.5	26.9	0.4%
4th Grade Math (Oakland International Academy)	26.5	26.9	0.4%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	161	169	5%
African American	7	9	28.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	150	157	4.7%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	97.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Oakland International Academy Elementary

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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	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakland International Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter	2-5	4001 Miller St	Detroit	48211	Wayne County	Oakland International Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 923-0790	573	9	65.8	49.4%	493 (86.0%)	29 (5.1%)	12 (2.1%)	31 (5.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	18.5	1190^th of 1486 public elementary schools	19.9%		18.4	1183^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	19.5%	7			24.5	25.2	25.7			28.3	23.3	17.4			21.5		6.3		$15,692	$3,954	$11,739
Oakland International Academy K1	Public, Magnet, Charter	PK, KG-1	6111 Miller St	Detroit	48211	Wayne County	Oakland International Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 327-7673	310	6	56.3	52.9%	265 (85.5%)	12 (3.9%)	8 (2.6%)	19 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)								(n/a)																	$8,406	$2,521	$5,885
Tau Beta School	Public	K-8	3056 Hanley St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7409	274	12	22.2	91.6%	258 (94.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.9	1007^th of 1486 public elementary schools	32.2%		18.3	1190^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.0%	183	42.9	10.3		20.0	43.3		12.0		33.3	26.7		7.7	23.3	13.8			$00	$00	$00
Bridge Academy East	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	9600 Buffalo St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Bridge Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 462-6100	653	30	21.7	100.0%	523 (80.1%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	116 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28.4	1046^th of 1486 public elementary schools	29.6%		25.7	1062^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	27.8%	16			17.4	28.6	36.0			35.9	33.0	31.1			31.1		4.5		$13,026	$5,387	$7,639
Hanley International Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2400 Denton St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hanley International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 875-8888	658	41	16.1	96.4%	19 (2.9%)	85 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	552 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44.6	773^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	48.0%		34.6	924^th of 1470 public elementary schools	37.1%	151	60.7	13.1	44.3	33.3	45.5	20.0	39.0	60.8	22.2	31.2	25.7	23.7	36.4	21.3	20.8	13.1	$12,345	$2,544	$9,802
Holbrook School	Public	K-8	2361 Alice St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7408	165	14	11.9	94.5%	137 (83.0%)	14 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	16.7	1227^th of 1486 public elementary schools	17.4%					(n/a)	33.3		12.5							25.0			16.7				$00	$00	$00
Dickinson East Elementary School	Public	K-6	3385 Norwalk St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7406	588	38	15.3	85.5%	383 (65.1%)	49 (8.3%)	3 (0.5%)	149 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	18.7	1186^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.2%		26	1056^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.2%	130			18.4	19.0	27.7	31.0		16.7	9.6	19.2	20.6		24.0		6.7		$00	$00	$00
Hamtramck Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11420 Conant St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 368-7312	553	25	22.1	98.0%	65 (11.8%)	61 (11.0%)	5 (0.9%)	387 (70.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.1%)	52.6	669^th of 1486 public elementary schools	55.0%		63.7	495^th of 1470 public elementary schools	66.3%	174	77.2	40.4	43.5	47.6	41.9	51.7	64.5	48.4	42.9	22.6	50.0	53.2	30.6	52.6	11.3	42.1	$12,331	$1,795	$10,536
Early Childhood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	11680 McDougall St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7410	128	11	11.6	84.4%	57 (44.5%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (50.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$00	$00	$00
AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning	Public	PK, KG-8	8950 Crane St	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-5644	391	28	13.9	90.8%	2 (0.5%)	378 (96.7%)	7 (1.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6.4	1426^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.0%		7.5	1381^st of 1470 public elementary schools	6.1%	45	22.6		6.7		12.5		17.6	9.1	15.6	7.5		17.6		16.1			$23,734	$7,115	$16,619

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