- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland, MI
Oakview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oakview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262073001283
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakview Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 510
- students enrolled
Oakview Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lake Orion Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262073001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Oakview Middle School grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 262073001283 · Oakland, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 17:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students)
Oakview Middle School grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oakview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Orion Com
Lake Orion Community High School
2,035 students
- Orion Oaks Ele 514
Orion Oaks Elementary School
514 students
- Waldon Middle 514
Waldon Middle School
514 students
- This school 510
Oakview Middle School
510 students
- Paint Creek El 504
Paint Creek Elementary School
504 students
- Webber School 485
Webber School
485 students
What this shows Oakview Middle School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakview Middle School compares
Oakview Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,748
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Oakview Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Orion Community Schools reports $15,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orion Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waldon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paint Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webber School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakview Middle School
How many students attend Oakview Middle School?
Oakview Middle School has 510 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakview Middle School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakview Middle School?
32.0% of students at Oakview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oakview Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Oakland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakview Middle School?
Oakview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Lake Orion Community Schools?
Besides Oakview Middle School, Lake Orion Community Schools also operates Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students), Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students), and Waldon Middle School (514 students). See the Lake Orion Community Schools district page for the complete list.