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Oakside Preparatory Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,362 students in Oakside Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏ in Oakside Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,362 Students
1,376,285 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
82,372 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oakside Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#660 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
36%
9%
% Black
43%
18%
% White
8%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,681 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,526 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,681
$18,510
Spending / Student
$6,526
$17,693
Best Oakside Preparatory Academy School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakside Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601
Gr: K-11 | 1,362 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakside Preparatory Academy School District?
Oakside Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,362 students.
What is the rank of Oakside Preparatory Academy School District?
Oakside Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #660 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakside Preparatory Academy School District?
43% of Oakside Preparatory Academy School District students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakside Preparatory Academy School District?
Oakside Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Oakside Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,526 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
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