For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,863 students in Oakridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Oakridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,863 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Oakridge School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#577 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
213 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
58 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
1,468 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
79%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
140
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
141
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
143
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
212
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,034 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,790 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,034
$18,370
Spending / Student
$17,790
$17,559
Best Oakridge School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakridge Fusion
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5493 Hall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7319
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7319
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Park St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7608
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7608
Grades: PK-7
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Oakridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5493 Hall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7300
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Oakridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7400
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7400
Grades: 5-12
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Oakridge Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
481 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7508
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7508
Grades: 1-6
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakridge School District?
Oakridge School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,863 students.
What is the rank of Oakridge School District?
Oakridge School District is ranked #589 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakridge School District?
79% of Oakridge School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakridge School District?
Oakridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Oakridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,790 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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