Summary:
Zip code 48363 in Oakland, Michigan, is served by two public schools—Delta Kelly Elementary School (grades PK-5) and Oakview Middle School (grades 6-8)—with no high school in the immediate area, so families should plan for students to transition to schools outside this zip code for grades 9-12.
Delta Kelly Elementary School is the standout performer here, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 96th percentile of Michigan elementary schools. Its state ranking has climbed impressively from 146th to 66th over three years, and its academic results are exceptional—math proficiency ranges from 71.7% to 84.2% across grades 3-5, compared to state averages in the low-to-mid 30s and 40s. The school serves a very affluent population, with only 3.11% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. In contrast, Oakview Middle School serves a more economically diverse student body (26.08% free/reduced lunch) and holds a solid 4-star rating, ranking in the 88th percentile. Oakview still beats state averages in every subject—for example, 8th grade social studies proficiency is 71.9% versus 50.3% statewide—but trails Delta Kelly by wide margins. Notably, Oakview spends more per student ($16,500 vs. $14,587) yet achieves lower scores, and its chronic absenteeism rate (19.4%) is well above its district's average of 13.6%.
Both schools belong to highly rated districts: Rochester Community School District (96th percentile) and Lake Orion Community Schools (88th percentile). A key concern is the "middle school slide" in math—Delta Kelly's math proficiency drops from 84.2% in 3rd grade to 71.7% in 5th grade, and Oakview's 8th grade PSAT math proficiency (42.4%) is dramatically lower than its ELA score (76.5%). This suggests math achievement erodes through middle school, which is worth monitoring as students approach high school.
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