Oakley Park Elementary School vs Walnut Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakley Park Elementary School
Commerce Township · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
Walnut Creek Middle School
West Bloomfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Oakley Park Elementary School Commerce Township, Michigan | Walnut Creek Middle School West Bloomfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,581 | #130 of 485 |
| National rank | #3915 of 50,301 | #4764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 392 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| city | Commerce Township | West Bloomfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakley Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 63.3).
- •Oakley Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Oakley Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Oakley Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 37.1%).
- •Oakley Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.9).
- •Walnut Creek Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 392.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oakley Park Elementary School better than Walnut Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakley Park Elementary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 63.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oakley Park Elementary School and Walnut Creek Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and West Bloomfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakley Park Elementary School: 392. Walnut Creek Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakley Park Elementary School and Walnut Creek Middle School rank in Michigan?
Oakley Park Elementary School is 56th of 1,581 and Walnut Creek Middle School is 130th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).