Elementary Schools in Goodrich Area Schools

Goodrich Area Schools operates two elementary schools—Oaktree Elementary School (grades 2-5) and Reid Elementary School (Pre-K through 1st grade)—serving 815 students in the affluent community of Goodrich, Michigan, where the district holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 76th percentile statewide.

Oaktree is the academic standout, with 3rd and 4th graders significantly outpacing state averages in both ELA and math—4th grade math proficiency hits 58.7% versus the state’s 39.4%. However, a notable "5th grade drop-off" emerges: ELA falls from 53.6% in 4th grade to 37.6% in 5th grade (below the state’s 43.8%), and math plunges 20.4 points to 38.3%, though it still edges the state average. Science (47%) and social studies (31.5%) proficiency in 5th grade both exceed state benchmarks. Reid, while lacking standardized test data due to its early grades, shows strong foundations with a lower student-teacher ratio (17.2:1 vs. Oaktree’s 21.2:1) and higher per-student spending ($14,308 vs. $12,894), reflecting the extra resources needed for early childhood education. Both schools boast remarkably low chronic absenteeism—8.9% at Oaktree and 13.2% at Reid, versus the state’s 27.9%—and only about 18% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, indicating an economically advantaged population.

Positive year-over-year trends at Oaktree include 3rd grade ELA improving 6.6 points to 51.8% and 4th grade math rising 6.6 points, suggesting early investments at Reid are paying off. Yet concerning declines in 5th grade ELA (-5.9 points) and social studies (-2.6 points) warrant attention, possibly pointing to a curriculum transition or cohort-specific issue. Oaktree’s school ranking has slipped from 4 stars (73rd percentile in 2023-2024) to 3 stars (69th percentile in 2025-2026), even as the district maintains its higher rating—a discrepancy likely reflecting Reid’s strong operational metrics. For parents, this district offers a well-resourced, high-attendance environment with excellent early-grade outcomes, but the 5th grade dip in core subjects is a key area to monitor as students approach middle school.