Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology's student population of 168 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology 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 Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology is 0.37, 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
#3016 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
78%
18%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology's ranking?
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology is ranked #3016 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology?
168 students attend Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology?
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology offer ?
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology part of?
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology is part of Oakland County Academy Of Media & Technology School District.
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