Oakley W. Best Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 695 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 438th out of 809 middle schools in MI.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 22201 Powers Street, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
- Principal or Admin: Mr. Jon Znamierowski
- Fax: (313) 278-2470
- Website: www.district7.net
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Dearborn Heights School District #7
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,739
- Graduation Rate: 53.5%
- Dropout Rate: 3.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.7
- Enrolled Students: 2,837
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 695
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 343 (49.4%)
- Females: 352 (50.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 99 (14.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 359 (51.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 458 (65.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Black | 95 | 13.7% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 8.2% |
| White | 534 | 76.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 243 | 35.0% |
| 7th Grade | 222 | 31.9% |
| 8th Grade | 230 | 33.1% |
Source: MI Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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