Elementary Schools in Oscoda Area Schools

The Oscoda Area Schools district in Michigan has only one elementary school, Richardson Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 734 out of 1,470 Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 915 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024 and 852 out of 1,488 in 2024-2025.

Richardson Elementary School's performance on M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math assessments is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 26.1% to 54.2% across different grade levels and subjects. However, the school's performance on M-Step/Science and M-Step/Social Studies assessments is closer to or above the state average. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 69.39% in the 2023-2024 school year.

While the school's resource allocation, as indicated by the low student-teacher ratio, suggests a focus on providing a more personalized learning environment, the overall academic performance of Richardson Elementary School is a concern. The declining statewide ranking and uneven performance across different subject areas suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support to improve its core academic areas and better serve its student population, which faces significant economic challenges.