Oakridge Upper Elementary School

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Oakridge Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 1-6 in Muskegon, Michigan, with a student population of 421. The school is part of the Oakridge Public Schools district, which is ranked 445 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oakridge Upper Elementary consistently underperforms the state average on M-Step assessments across all grade levels and subjects, with only 28.8% of 4th graders, 29.9% of 5th graders, and 23.9% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 43.3%, 44%, and 37.5%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 12.5% to 16.3% across the grades, well below the state averages of 31% to 39.1%. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.8% in 2018-2019 to 25.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average.

Interestingly, Oakridge Upper Elementary's academic performance lags significantly behind that of nearby schools, such as Shettler School and Beach Elementary, which are part of the Fruitport Community Schools district and consistently outperform Oakridge Upper Elementary on M-Step assessments. Additionally, the school's performance on M-Step assessments for White students, who make up 80.52% of the student population, is significantly lower than the state average, ranking in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools, suggesting that the school's academic challenges are not solely attributable to racial demographics.


Detail:

Public 1-6

 481 S Wolf Lake Rd
       Muskegon, MI  49442-3033


(231) 788-7508

District: Oakridge Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1177th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,821 Help


Students who attend Oakridge Upper Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Oakridge High School
Alternative:    Oakridge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.4% Help


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Compare Details Oakridge Upper Elementary School ranks worse than 79.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.07. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakridge Upper Elementary School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakridge Upper Elementary School is $12,821.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakridge Upper Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakridge Upper Elementary School 1177th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Oakridge Upper Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Oakridge Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakridge Public Schools 445th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oakridge Upper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Oakridge Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.58 1270th 1545 17.8%
2007 36.67 1233rd 1565 21.2%
2008 41.45 1179th 1577 25.2%
2009 50.24 1050th 1589 33.9%
2010 59.07 878th 1552 43.4%
2011 49.32 1009th 1552 35.0%
2012 31.79 1193rd 1566 23.8%
2013 30.77 1177th 1563 24.7%
2014 29.56 1177th 1533 23.2%
2015 28.79 1177th 1580 25.5%
2016 33.24 1060th 1548 31.5%
2017 24.80 1089th 1466 25.7%
2018 41.19 918th 1448 36.6%
2019 22.50 1096th 1408 22.2%
2021 20.09 955th 1153 17.2%
2022 19.93 1078th 1344 19.8%
2023 27.57 1031st 1470 29.9%
2024 19.07 1177th 1486 20.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oakridge Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.74 62nd 81 23.5%
2024 25.15 60th 78 23.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oakridge Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.97 253rd 403 37.2%
2023 17.37 175th 195 10.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakridge Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.90 673rd 1397 51.8%
2019 26.84 881st 1134 22.3%
2021 23.60 639th 749 14.7%
2022 19.09 936th 1099 14.8%
2023 30.78 946th 1350 29.9%
2024 21.37 1127th 1381 18.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Oakridge Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.94 933rd 1443 35.3%
2019 17.00 1009th 1171 13.8%
2021 21.27 764th 902 15.3%
2022 17.52 956th 1106 13.6%
2023 23.88 1005th 1321 23.9%
2024 18.31 1115th 1342 16.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Oakridge Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.35 864th 1446 40.2%
2019 21.87 975th 1196 18.5%
2021 17.44 799th 915 12.7%
2022 15.17 1007th 1139 11.6%
2023 23.49 1011th 1334 24.2%
2024 15.67 1159th 1347 14.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oakridge Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.12 130th 222 41.4%
2023 43.24 98th 188 47.9%
2024 29.53 146th 201 27.4%
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Rank History for White students at Oakridge Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 962nd 1253 23.2%
2019 13.73 1041st 1128 7.7%
2021 13.94 927th 1005 7.8%
2022 12.02 1032nd 1102 6.4%
2023 15.85 1057th 1198 11.8%
2024 9.88 1133rd 1204 5.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Oakridge Upper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 426 8 4 7 13 n/a n/a 0 458
1989 463 6 7 10 6 n/a n/a 0 492
1990 470 6 5 10 5 n/a n/a 0 496
1991 461 6 5 34 4 n/a n/a 0 510
1992 456 7 4 22 11 n/a n/a 0 500
1993 489 11 2 21 3 n/a n/a 0 526
1994 509 3 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1995 503 10 2 32 11 n/a n/a 0 558
1996 503 10 2 32 11 n/a n/a 0 558
1997 505 12 4 38 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1998 567 3 1 13 3 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 540 7 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2000 502 8 4 19 0 n/a n/a 33 566
2001 486 10 8 38 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 432 4 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2003 432 4 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2004 403 4 7 31 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2005 357 17 8 27 5 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 346 14 4 20 6 n/a n/a 0 390
2007 390 16 5 16 4 n/a n/a 0 431
2008 388 12 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 425
2009 372 15 5 18 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2010 352 15 5 31 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2011 384 11 3 29 2 2 2 0 433
2012 398 11 2 38 4 2 6 0 461
2013 402 11 3 32 7 4 10 0 469
2014 370 13 3 36 5 2 18 0 447
2015 369 9 0 35 6 1 12 0 432
2016 384 12 0 43 4 0 14 0 457
2017 424 10 0 48 0 0 11 0 493
2018 419 9 3 46 3 0 12 0 492
2019 412 10 2 34 3 0 17 0 478
2020 375 8 2 40 2 0 19 0 446
2021 372 11 1 33 0 1 17 0 435
2022 347 12 1 40 0 1 22 0 423
2023 339 13 0 42 0 1 26 0 421

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 Oakridge Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 n/a n/a n/a
1989 492 n/a n/a 21.7
1990 496 30.0 16.5 26.8
1991 510 n/a n/a n/a
1992 500 n/a n/a 33.4
1993 526 n/a 0.0 39
1994 524 25.3 20.7 28.4
1995 558 24.5 22.8 25.6
1996 558 24.5 22.8 25.6
1997 559 24.0 23.3 22
1998 587 26.0 22.6 22.7
1999 570 28.0 20.4 22.8
2000 566 26.0 20.5 39
2001 542 28.0 19.4 33.9
2002 474 24.1 19.7 46.6
2003 474 24.1 19.7 46.6
2004 446 21.8 20.5 44.2
2005 414 18.1 22.9 48.1
2006 390 23.9 16.3 51.8
2007 431 22.3 19.3 53.4
2008 425 22.8 18.6 56.2
2009 412 22.8 18.1 61.4
2010 404 22.3 18.0 66.8
2011 433 23.5 18.4 66.7
2012 461 22.5 20.4 65.7
2013 469 23.4 20.0 59.7
2014 447 22.6 19.7 64.7
2015 432 21.0 20.5 68.1
2016 457 20.0 22.8 70.9
2017 493 23.6 20.8 66.5
2018 492 23.7 20.7 70.5
2019 478 23.3 20.4 68.4
2020 446 23.2 19.1 65.5
2021 435 21.4 20.2 54.3
2022 423 22.9 18.4 66.9
2023 421 25.0 16.8 69.4

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 Oakridge Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 n/a n/a n/a
1989 492 n/a n/a 21.7
1990 496 30.0 16.5 26.8
1991 510 n/a n/a n/a
1992 500 n/a n/a 33.4
1993 526 n/a 0.0 39
1994 524 25.3 20.7 28.4
1995 558 24.5 22.8 25.6
1996 558 24.5 22.8 25.6
1997 559 24.0 23.3 22
1998 587 26.0 22.6 22.7
1999 570 28.0 20.4 22.8
2000 566 26.0 20.5 39
2001 542 28.0 19.4 33.9
2002 474 24.1 19.7 46.6
2003 474 24.1 19.7 46.6
2004 446 21.8 20.5 44.2
2005 414 18.1 22.9 48.1
2006 390 23.9 16.3 51.8
2007 431 22.3 19.3 53.4
2008 425 22.8 18.6 56.2
2009 412 22.8 18.1 61.4
2010 404 22.3 18.0 66.8
2011 433 23.5 18.4 66.7
2012 461 22.5 20.4 65.7
2013 469 23.4 20.0 59.7
2014 447 22.6 19.7 64.7
2015 432 21.0 20.5 68.1
2016 457 20.0 22.8 70.9
2017 493 23.6 20.8 66.5
2018 492 23.7 20.7 70.5
2019 478 23.3 20.4 68.4
2020 446 23.2 19.1 65.5
2021 435 21.4 20.2 54.3
2022 423 22.9 18.4 66.9
2023 421 25.0 16.8 69.4

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 Oakridge Upper Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,114 (12.4%) $7,836 (87.6%) $8,950
2020 $1,173 (11.7%) $8,831 (88.3%) $10,004
2021 $2,083 (20.9%) $7,900 (79.1%) $9,983
2022 $1,173 (10.4%) $10,061 (89.6%) $11,234
2023 $1,589 (12.4%) $11,232 (87.6%) $12,820

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakridge Upper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1096th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1031st of 1470 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakridge Upper Elementary School)37.431.9
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakridge Public Schools)37.431.9
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Oakridge Upper Elementary School)19.323.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Oakridge Public Schools)19.323.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakridge Upper Elementary School)41.735.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakridge Public Schools)41.735.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Oakridge Upper Elementary School)17.815.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Oakridge Public Schools)17.815.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Oakridge Upper Elementary School)7.410
 2.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Oakridge Public Schools)7.410
 2.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oakridge Upper Elementary School)31.832.5
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oakridge Public Schools)31.832.5
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Oakridge Upper Elementary School)20.718.3
 2.4%
   6th Grade Math (Oakridge Public Schools)20.718.3
 2.4%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students478421
 11.9%
African American1013
 30%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic3442
 23.5%
Pacific Islander01
White412339
 17.7%
Two or More Races1726
 52.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%69.4%
 0.9%


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Students who attend Oakridge Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Oakridge High School
Alternative : Oakridge Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Oakridge Upper Elementary School.

Students at Oakridge Upper Elementary School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Oakridge Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Michigan elementary schools.


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