Oakley W Best Middle School

Middle Supplemental Virtual DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SchoolScore™ C (67.3)
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Oakley W Best Middle School
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48125
Middle Supplemental Virtual Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ C (67.3)
557
Students
36.7
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(313)203-3200
Phone
http://www.district7.net
Website

Oakley W Best Middle School is a public school administered by the Dearborn Heights School District #7 district in DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 557 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Middle School Average
Enrollment
557.0
State avg: 505.0
▲ 10% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.18:1
State avg: 17.6:1
▼ 14% better
Free Lunch %
76.8%
State avg: 48.2%
▲ 59% worse
School Details
School Name
Oakley W Best Middle School
NCESSCH ID
261161004616
State School ID
MI-82040-02810
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
22201 POWERS AVE
City
DEARBORN HEIGHTS
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48125
County
Wayne County
Metro Area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2613
State Leg. Upper
26002
State Leg. Lower
26015
Latitude
42.27266
Longitude
-83.25426
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
557
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.7
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 428 76.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Dearborn Heights School District #7
LEAID
2611610
State LEA ID
MI-82040
Phone
(313)203-3180
Website
http://www.district7.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
DEARBORN HEIGHTS
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$41,397K
Federal Revenue
$5,738K
State Revenue
$30,044K
Local Revenue
$5,615K
Total Expenditure
$42,905K
Instruction Exp.
$22,785K
Support Services
$11,671K
Other Current Exp.
$1,688K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Oakley W Best Middle School

1
Pardee School
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0.3 mi
2
Annapolis High School
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0.5 mi
3
Polk Elementary School
DEARBORN HEIGHTS · Elementary
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4
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
DEARBORN HEIGHTS · High
0.8 mi
5
Nowlin Elementary School
DEARBORN · Elementary
1.1 mi
6
WhitmoreBolles Elementary School
DEARBORN · Elementary
1.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oakley W Best Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Oakley W Best Middle School?
557 students are enrolled at Oakley W Best Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Oakley W Best Middle School have?
Oakley W Best Middle School has 36.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Oakley W Best Middle School serve?
Oakley W Best Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Oakley W Best Middle School a charter school?
Oakley W Best Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Oakley W Best Middle School located in?
Oakley W Best Middle School is located in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Oakley W Best Middle School belong to?
Oakley W Best Middle School is part of the Dearborn Heights School District #7 school district.
How much does Dearborn Heights School District #7 spend per student?
The Dearborn Heights School District #7 district spends approximately $77,028,725 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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