Serving 218 students in grades 6-12, Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was equal to the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
66%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center?
218 students attend Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center?
Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center part of?
Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center is part of Niles Community Schools School District.
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