Summary:
The 48211 zip code in Michigan has only one middle school, Oakland International Academy Middle, a public charter school serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 347 students. While the school's per-student spending is above the state average, it faces significant challenges, including a declining statewide ranking, below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage.
Oakland International Academy Middle is ranked 546 out of 890 Michigan middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, going from 586 out of 897 in 2023-2024 to 709 out of 883 in 2022-2023. Student academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels.
The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% for the 2023-2024 school year and the high percentage of students (53.89%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggest that the school serves a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be impacting academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 53.3 is significantly higher than the recommended ratio for effective instruction, raising questions about the effective allocation of resources and the ability to provide personalized support to students.
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