OAKRIDGE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Oakridge Upper Elementary School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Oakridge Public Schools school district, located in MUSKEGON, MI with about 492 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Oakridge Upper Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oakridge Upper Elementary School, located on South Wolf Lake Road in Muskegon, Michigan, serves as a key component of the Oakridge Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to support students in the transitional upper elementary grades, focusing on bridging the gap between foundational primary education and the more complex academic requirements of middle school. The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

As part of the Oakridge district, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and high academic standards. By utilizing the resources provided through their district portal, the school maintains clear lines of communication with families to ensure that students are meeting state benchmarks while developing critical thinking and collaborative skills. Whether through core classroom instruction or extracurricular initiatives, Oakridge Upper Elementary strives to prepare its student body for future academic success within a structured and encouraging school culture.

For more information, contact Oakridge Upper Elementary School at (231) 788-7508 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.