Oxford Community Schools

Oxford Community Schools is a Michigan district serving about 5,576 students across 10 schools—five elementary schools, one middle school, three high schools, and one alternative school—in a generally affluent area, with a district-wide 3-star rating and a 65th-percentile state ranking.

For parents, the standout traditional option is Clear Lake Elementary School, which leads the district academically (76th percentile, 4 stars) and posts 4th-grade math proficiency nearly 20 points above the district average. Oxford Elementary School is the attendance champion, with just 7.0% chronic absenteeism—far below the district’s 32.3%—and strong math scores across grades 3-5. At the secondary level, Oxford High School shines with a 98.9% graduation rate and a 76th-percentile ranking, though its SAT math proficiency (26.9%) barely matches the state average, a notable weakness. Oxford Middle School is a consistent 4-star performer, especially in math, setting a strong foundation for high school. In contrast, Lakeville Elementary School (47th percentile) and Leonard Elementary School (35th percentile) lag behind, with Leonard’s 5th-grade math proficiency at just 9.76%—a red flag for parents considering those zones.

The district’s alternative programs tell a more complex story. Oxford Virtual Academy serves 1,249 students but has a 62.0% chronic absenteeism rate, yet still graduates 86.3% of students—above the state average. Oxford Bridges High School (1 star) has a low 23.5% SAT reading proficiency but a 0.0% dropout rate, suggesting it retains at-risk students. Most concerning is Oxford Crossroads Day School, which spends $79,196 per student—nearly five times the district norm—yet achieves only a 22.2% graduation rate and 47.2% chronic absenteeism, reflecting the high needs of its 28 students. Overall, the district’s 96.3% graduation rate far exceeds the state’s 84.0%, but families should weigh the wide disparities in elementary performance and alternative-school outcomes when choosing a school.