Is Three Oaks Public School Academy a good school?

Three Oaks Public School Academy ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Three Oaks Public School Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Three Oaks Public School Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Three Oaks Public School Academy?

Students at Three Oaks Public School Academy are 66% African American, 17% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Three Oaks Public School Academy

Summary:

Three Oaks Public School Academy is an elementary school in Muskegon, Michigan, serving 348 students in grades PK-6. As a public magnet charter school, it faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools in the area.

Three Oaks has a much higher percentage of African American students (66.38%) than nearby schools, which range from 3.72% to 94.76% African American. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, rising from 23.8% in 2019-2020 to 46.2% in 2022-2023, much higher than the 13.8% to 71.9% range of nearby schools. Academically, Three Oaks consistently underperforms the state averages in M-Step English Language Arts and Math proficiency across all grade levels, with 3rd-grade ELA proficiency at just 12.3% compared to the state average of 39.6%. Additionally, 100% of Three Oaks students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($14,823 in 2022-2023) than nearby schools, which range from $12,411 to $19,456 per student, Three Oaks' academic performance remains poor. For example, North Muskegon Elementary School, just 3 miles away, outperforms Three Oaks across all grade levels and subject areas. These findings suggest that addressing the racial and economic disparities, as well as the chronic absenteeism, will be crucial in improving outcomes at Three Oaks Public School Academy.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter PK, KG-6

1212 Kingsley St
Muskegon, MI 49442-4025

(231) 767-3365

District: Three Oaks Public School Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1278^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,823

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 369

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.1%

White:

17.3%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Three Oaks Public School Academy ranks worse than 86% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.36. (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: African American (66.1%), White (17.3%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Three Oaks Public School Academy is 15. (See more...)

Compare Three Oaks Public School Academy employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Three Oaks Public School Academy is $14,823.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Three Oaks Public School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Oaks Public School Academy 1278^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Three Oaks Public School Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Three Oaks Public School Academy 559^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Three Oaks Public School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	1.81	1537^th	1545	0.5%
2007	2.52	1556^th	1565	0.6%
2008	3.67	1551^st	1577	1.6%
2009	1.42	1582^nd	1589	0.4%
2010	2.49	1537^th	1552	1.0%
2011	33.89	1252^nd	1552	19.3%
2012	47.79	885^th	1566	43.5%
2013	32.24	1157^th	1563	26.0%
2014	21.93	1260^th	1533	17.8%
2015	15.36	1363^rd	1580	13.7%
2016	12.94	1350^th	1548	12.8%
2017	9.88	1324^th	1466	9.7%
2018	21.50	1189^th	1448	17.9%
2019	6.50	1337^th	1408	5.0%
2022	11.72	1192^nd	1344	11.3%
2023	22.07	1111^th	1470	24.4%
2024	13.36	1278^th	1486	14.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Three Oaks Public School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.62	197^th	403	51.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Three Oaks Public School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	32.46	1022^nd	1397	26.8%
2019	10.95	1066^th	1134	6.0%
2022	19.25	935^th	1099	14.9%
2023	31.83	928^th	1350	31.3%
2024	18.74	1170^th	1381	15.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Three Oaks Public School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	21.01	1171^st	1443	18.8%
2022	9.00	1048^th	1106	5.2%
2023	28.19	936^th	1321	29.1%
2024	15.02	1167^th	1342	13.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Three Oaks Public School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	22.32	1151^st	1446	20.4%
2019	7.48	1152^nd	1196	3.7%
2023	33.88	865^th	1334	35.2%
2024	17.45	1124^th	1347	16.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Three Oaks Public School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	52.87	178^th	475	62.5%
2019	22.06	173^rd	212	18.4%
2022	43.13	76^th	158	51.9%
2023	39.21	176^th	321	45.2%
2024	41.35	178^th	348	48.9%

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Rank History for White students at Three Oaks Public School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.93	1053^rd	1253	16.0%

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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 Three Oaks Public School Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	72	15	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
2005	132	14	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2006	83	51	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2007	81	52	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	1	145
2008	55	58	1	11	n/a	n/a	n/a	8	133
2009	39	250	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	14	322
2010	42	367	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
2011	25	225	0	24	0	0	17	0	291
2012	32	213	0	33	0	0	11	0	289
2013	39	232	0	33	0	0	19	0	323
2014	43	282	1	17	0	0	18	0	361
2015	56	297	1	13	0	1	17	0	385
2016	60	309	0	19	0	1	18	0	407
2017	52	313	0	19	0	0	14	0	398
2018	64	268	0	15	0	0	9	0	356
2019	64	257	0	12	0	0	17	0	350
2020	69	255	0	22	1	0	21	0	368
2021	74	245	0	21	1	0	21	0	362
2022	72	232	0	27	0	0	22	0	353
2023	65	231	0	29	0	0	23	0	348
2024	64	244	0	31	5	0	25	0	369

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

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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 Three Oaks Public School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	88	6.0	14.7	n/a
2005	150	10.5	14.3	n/a
2006	137	9.0	15.2	0
2007	145	10.0	14.5	91.7
2008	133	13.0	10.2	0
2009	322	16.0	20.1	103.6
2010	439	18.5	23.7	85.9
2011	291	22.0	13.2	88
2012	289	18.0	16.0	94.8
2013	323	20.5	15.7	99.1
2014	361	20.5	17.6	99.2
2015	385	24.0	16.0	100
2016	407	23.0	17.6	99
2017	398	22.2	17.9	92
2018	356	22.7	15.6	99.4
2019	350	17.7	19.7	100
2020	368	23.0	16.0	100
2021	362	25.0	14.4	99.4
2022	353	28.0	12.6	100
2023	348	24.0	14.5	100
2024	369	24.5	15.0	99.2

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 Three Oaks Public School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	88	6.0	14.7	n/a
2005	150	10.5	14.3	n/a
2006	137	9.0	15.2	0
2007	145	10.0	14.5	91.7
2008	133	13.0	10.2	0
2009	322	16.0	20.1	103.6
2010	439	18.5	23.7	85.9
2011	291	22.0	13.2	88
2012	289	18.0	16.0	94.8
2013	323	20.5	15.7	99.1
2014	361	20.5	17.6	99.2
2015	385	24.0	16.0	100
2016	407	23.0	17.6	99
2017	398	22.2	17.9	92
2018	356	22.7	15.6	99.4
2019	350	17.7	19.7	100
2020	368	23.0	16.0	100
2021	362	25.0	14.4	99.4
2022	353	28.0	12.6	100
2023	348	24.0	14.5	100
2024	369	24.5	15.0	99.2

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 Three Oaks Public School Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,023 (18.7%)	$8,775 (81.3%)	$10,798
2020	$2,496 (23.2%)	$8,264 (76.8%)	$10,760
2021	$2,348 (19.6%)	$9,662 (80.4%)	$12,010
2022	$4,898 (32.2%)	$10,308 (67.8%)	$15,205
2023	$4,290 (28.9%)	$10,533 (71.1%)	$14,823

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Three Oaks Public School 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 1337^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1111^th of 1470 Elementary schools	19.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Three Oaks Public School Academy)	14.7	25.5	10.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Three Oaks Public School Academy)	14.7	25.5	10.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Three Oaks Public School Academy)	22.1	44.2	22.1%
3rd Grade Math (Three Oaks Public School Academy)	22.1	44.2	22.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Three Oaks Public School Academy)	13.5	14.3	0.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Three Oaks Public School Academy)	13.5	14.3	0.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Three Oaks Public School Academy)	15.4	9.5	5.9%
4th Grade Math (Three Oaks Public School Academy)	15.4	9.5	5.9%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Three Oaks Public School Academy)	20	21.6	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Three Oaks Public School Academy)	20	21.6	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	350	348	0.6%
African American	257	231	10.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	29	141.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	64	65	1.6%
Two or More Races	17	23	35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Three Oaks Public School 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	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Three Oaks Public School Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	PK, KG-6	1212 Kingsley St	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Three Oaks Public School Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 767-3365	369	25	15.0	99.2%	64 (17.3%)	244 (66.1%)	31 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	13.4	1278^th of 1486 public elementary schools	14.0%		22.1	1111^th of 1470 public elementary schools	24.4%	167			12.3	17.8	6.5	38.5		21.4	15.2	10.9							$14,823	$4,290	$10,533
Oakview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1826 Hoyt St	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 720-2450	406	24	16.7	94.6%	98 (24.1%)	235 (57.9%)	36 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.9%)	7.6	1398^th of 1486 public elementary schools	5.9%		6.3	1412^th of 1470 public elementary schools	3.9%	14			6.5	14.1	23.0				8.5				9.8				$19,456	$5,395	$14,061
Muskegon Maritime Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	571 E Apple Ave	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Maritime Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(231) 903-5523	102	5	18.8	98.0%	19 (18.6%)	67 (65.7%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)								(n/a)																	$13,308	$00	$13,308
Moon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1826 Hoyt St	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 720-2700	0	0	17.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																	$17,613	$4,847	$12,766
Marquette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 W Grand Ave	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 720-2600	320	26	12.0	97.2%	47 (14.7%)	210 (65.6%)	23 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.9%)	5.6	1448^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.6%		5.9	1425^th of 1470 public elementary schools	3.1%	23				12.2	10.2			8.3	9.8				12.2				$17,941	$3,935	$14,007
Dr Martin Luther King Academy	Public, Charter	3-6	55 E Sherman Blvd	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 830-3600	119	2	68.0	93.3%	6 (5.0%)	110 (92.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			8.6					8.6									$14,127	$3,856	$10,271
Timberland Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2574 McLaughlin Ave	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Timberland Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 767-9700	678	36	18.8	97.6%	79 (11.7%)	421 (62.1%)	88 (13.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (12.7%)	12.8	1291^st of 1486 public elementary schools	13.1%		17.7	1196^th of 1470 public elementary schools	18.6%	95	36.4	7.6	11.3	27.1	22.9	6.7	23.6	24.2	23.3	12.9	12.0	15.1	8.6	13.6		4.6	$12,411	$2,116	$10,295
Edgewood Elementary Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	3028 Howden St	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 830-3280	157	8	20.9	89.2%	7 (4.5%)	142 (90.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)																	$15,855	$5,886	$9,969
North Muskegon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Mills Ave	Muskegon	49445	Muskegon County	North Muskegon Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 719-4201	391	25	15.5	38.9%	304 (77.7%)	18 (4.6%)	28 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.5%)	56.2	612^th of 1486 public elementary schools	58.8%		50.1	688^th of 1470 public elementary schools	53.2%	76			36.9	47.1	52.5			49.2	51.5	37.7			37.7		18.0		$13,744	$1,029	$12,715
Orchard View Early Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-1	2820 MacArthur Rd	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Orchard View Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 760-1850	371	23	16.1	83.6%	186 (50.1%)	111 (29.9%)	39 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.6%)								(n/a)																	$16,420	$3,881	$12,539

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