Oakside Prep Academy

Summary:

Oakside Prep Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Waterford, Michigan, serving grades K-11 with a total enrollment of 1,182 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly African American and Hispanic.

Oakside Prep Academy faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.8% to 71.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Oakside Prep's test scores are consistently lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts range from 19.6% for 7th grade to 36.9% for 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 37.9% and 44%, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91.94% to 93.8% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools like Wing Lake Developmental Center, Renaissance Virtual School, Kingsley Montgomery School, Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac, and Pontiac Academy for Excellence.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Oakside Prep Academy, ranging from $10,376 in 2019-2020 to $12,868 in 2022-2023, the school's academic outcomes are still lagging behind the state and nearby schools. This raises questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and the need for targeted interventions to address the specific needs of the student population, which is predominantly from low-income backgrounds. As an alternative school, Oakside Prep Academy may face unique challenges in serving a population of students who may have been previously disengaged or struggled in traditional school settings, and the school's approach to addressing these challenges could provide valuable insights for other alternative schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-11

 355 Summit Dr
       Waterford, MI  48328-3366


(616) 304-6601

District: Oakside Prep Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1146th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,868 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  1,362

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.7%
Hispanic:
36.3%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.6% Help


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Compare Details Oakside Prep Academy ranks worse than 77.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Oakside Prep Academy ranks worse than 76.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Oakside Prep Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.7%), Hispanic (36.3%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakside Prep Academy is 22.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakside Prep Academy is $12,868.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakside Prep Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakside Prep Academy 1146th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Oakside Prep Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Oakside Prep Academy 686th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Oakside Prep Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oakside Prep Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 29.07 1174th 1580 25.7%
2016 22.06 1217th 1548 21.4%
2017 16.34 1223rd 1466 16.6%
2018 18.46 1235th 1448 14.7%
2019 11.79 1255th 1408 10.9%
2021 7.35 1113th 1153 3.5%
2022 16.36 1130th 1344 15.9%
2023 18.42 1184th 1470 19.5%
2024 21.78 1146th 1486 22.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.99 233rd 270 13.7%
2022 56.38 41st 98 58.2%
2023 27.78 134th 180 25.6%
2024 18.17 160th 184 13.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.33 1083rd 1397 22.5%
2019 18.31 984th 1134 13.2%
2021 10.22 724th 749 3.3%
2022 23.41 886th 1099 19.4%
2023 25.58 1034th 1350 23.4%
2024 29.22 1012th 1381 26.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.74 1158th 1443 19.8%
2019 11.48 1088th 1171 7.1%
2021 15.72 821st 902 9.0%
2022 15.73 980th 1106 11.4%
2023 14.73 1157th 1321 12.4%
2024 19.38 1103rd 1342 17.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.20 1243rd 1446 14.0%
2019 6.37 1162nd 1196 2.8%
2021 2.69 913th 915 0.2%
2022 12.02 1046th 1139 8.2%
2023 18.01 1092nd 1334 18.1%
2024 17.32 1127th 1347 16.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.69 219th 475 53.9%
2019 20.21 180th 212 15.1%
2022 40.48 82nd 158 48.1%
2023 43.93 146th 321 54.5%
2024 53.59 124th 348 64.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.10 172nd 222 22.5%
2019 28.43 61st 86 29.1%
2022 46.73 41st 86 52.3%
2023 30.31 130th 188 30.9%
2024 30.07 145th 201 27.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Oakside Prep Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 26.42 658th 894 26.4%
2017 16.04 694th 821 15.5%
2018 22.83 685th 838 18.3%
2019 11.08 716th 792 9.6%
2021 7.98 654th 675 3.1%
2022 16.60 648th 776 16.5%
2023 23.25 668th 883 24.3%
2024 22.13 686th 897 23.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.80 83rd 154 46.1%
2024 35.72 52nd 88 40.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.39 614th 815 24.7%
2019 13.97 611th 672 9.1%
2021 10.22 507th 523 3.1%
2022 23.21 556th 691 19.5%
2023 33.85 546th 825 33.8%
2024 26.89 623rd 836 25.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.60 593rd 794 25.3%
2019 10.24 610th 658 7.3%
2022 23.70 519th 657 21.0%
2023 26.07 580th 770 24.7%
2024 19.87 630th 771 18.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.56 650th 797 18.4%
2019 7.44 610th 639 4.5%
2021 9.35 521st 540 3.5%
2022 10.05 615th 658 6.5%
2023 17.83 646th 776 16.8%
2024 18.02 656th 786 16.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.98 199th 366 45.6%
2022 29.52 131st 182 28.0%
2023 47.14 136th 310 56.1%
2024 42.85 136th 300 54.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Oakside Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.30 170th 266 36.1%
2019 35.71 91st 137 33.6%
2021 16.98 64th 69 7.2%
2022 28.60 100th 138 27.5%
2023 35.74 161st 246 34.6%
2024 32.44 176th 257 31.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Oakside Prep Academy Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Oakside Prep Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 74 216 14 96 2 0 33 0 435
2015 94 275 18 140 3 0 45 0 575
2016 81 328 23 193 5 0 50 0 680
2017 78 329 19 235 5 0 52 0 718
2018 70 325 15 258 4 0 63 0 735
2019 71 333 5 269 3 0 58 0 739
2020 68 375 7 266 4 0 72 0 792
2021 76 372 10 274 3 0 87 0 822
2022 86 429 12 323 3 0 102 0 955
2023 104 544 11 401 4 0 118 0 1182
2024 103 582 11 494 5 0 167 0 1362

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oakside Prep Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 435 27.0 16.1 88.5
2015 575 31.0 18.5 90.8
2016 680 37.0 18.3 91.2
2017 718 41.0 17.5 90.4
2018 735 41.0 17.9 94.4
2019 739 39.0 18.9 92.8
2020 792 41.0 19.3 93.8
2021 822 43.0 19.0 93.8
2022 955 55.9 17.0 91.9
2023 1182 68.2 17.3 93.4
2024 1362 61.0 22.2 94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oakside Prep Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 435 27.0 16.1 88.5
2015 575 31.0 18.5 90.8
2016 680 37.0 18.3 91.2
2017 718 41.0 17.5 90.4
2018 735 41.0 17.9 94.4
2019 739 39.0 18.9 92.8
2020 792 41.0 19.3 93.8
2021 822 43.0 19.0 93.8
2022 955 55.9 17.0 91.9
2023 1182 68.2 17.3 93.4
2024 1362 61.0 22.2 94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oakside Prep Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,331 (12.6%) $9,219 (87.4%) $10,550
2020 $1,385 (13.3%) $8,990 (86.6%) $10,376
2021 $1,646 (15.2%) $9,174 (84.8%) $10,821
2022 $2,937 (24.9%) $8,839 (75.1%) $11,776
2023 $2,616 (20.3%) $10,252 (79.7%) $12,868

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakside Prep Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1255th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1184th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.6%
Ranks 716th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 668th of 883 Middle schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)1922
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)1922
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Oakside Prep Academy)27.515.6
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Oakside Prep Academy)27.515.6
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)22.430.6
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)22.430.6
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Oakside Prep Academy)21.218.8
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Oakside Prep Academy)21.218.8
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)20.331
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)20.331
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Oakside Prep Academy)19.217.2
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Oakside Prep Academy)19.217.2
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Oakside Prep Academy)7.54.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Oakside Prep Academy)7.54.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)22.225.8
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)22.225.8
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Oakside Prep Academy)16.415.7
 0.7%
   6th Grade Math (Oakside Prep Academy)16.415.7
 0.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)11.622.1
 10.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)11.622.1
 10.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Oakside Prep Academy)13.23.6
 9.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Oakside Prep Academy)13.23.6
 9.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)3445.1
 11.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oakside Prep Academy)3445.1
 11.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oakside Prep Academy)15.119.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oakside Prep Academy)15.119.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7391182
 59.9%
African American333544
 63.4%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian511
 120%
Hispanic269401
 49.1%
Pacific Islander00
White71104
 46.5%
Two or More Races58118
 103.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.8%93.4%
 0.6%


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Oakside Prep Academy ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Michigan alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,362 students attended Oakside Prep Academy.

Students at Oakside Prep Academy are 43% African American, 36% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% White.


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