Oakridge Middle School

www.oakridgeschools.org

271 Students

Other 3rd - 12th

School Overview

Oakridge Middle School, located in Muskegon, Michigan, serves as a key component of the Oakridge Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By focusing on both core curricular excellence and personal growth, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Oakridge Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and social initiatives. These programs are designed to encourage student engagement, build community, and promote character development. With a focus on partnership between families, educators, and the local community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

271

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	22
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
216 (79.7%)
Hispanic
22 (8.1%)
Two or More
22 (8.1%)
Black
9 (3.3%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oakridge Public Schools
Phone:	(231)788-7400
Website:	http://www.oakridgeschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 12th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 132