Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla's student population of 134 students has grown by 116% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2834 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla's ranking?
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla is ranked #2834 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla?
134 students attend Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla?
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla offer ?
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla part of?
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla is part of Detroit Service Learning Academy School District.
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