Summary:
In zip code 48211, there is just one middle school option: Oakland International Academy 28, a large school serving grades 2 through 8 with 1,034 students and part of the Oakland International Academy district.
For parents considering this school, the most important takeaway is that it presents a mixed but improving academic picture. The school has been steadily climbing in state rankings, moving from the 35th percentile to the 46th percentile over the past three years, and currently holds a 2-star rating. A standout positive is its chronic absenteeism rate of just 14.5%, far better than the state average of 27.9%, which suggests students are consistently showing up to class. However, the reported student-teacher ratio of 78:1 is extremely high and should be verified, as it could indicate a data error or a serious staffing concern. Academically, the school shows a clear strength in mathematics: it outperforms the state average in 3rd-grade and 6th-grade M-Step math, and its 8th-grade PSAT math proficiency jumped dramatically from 21% to 42.2% in a single year—now nearly 10 points above the state average. In contrast, the school struggles significantly in science and social studies, with proficiency rates often half the state average (e.g., 17.9% vs. roughly 40% in 8th-grade science). English language arts scores are below state averages in most grades, though 8th-grade PSAT ELA is close to the state mark at 62.5% vs. 64.8%.
With 62% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, this is a high-need population, and the district spends $10,008 per student. The school's relative success in math, combined with low absenteeism, suggests engaged students and possible targeted math interventions. However, the large gaps in science and social studies indicate those subjects may need more instructional focus and resources.
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