Serving 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School?
233 students attend Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School?
Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School offer ?
Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School part of?
Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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