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Oakley W Best Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan|Dearborn Heights School District #7
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48125
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
31%
12th percentile in MI
Math Proficiency
12%
7th percentile in MI
Chronic Absenteeism
39.1%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
580
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
30
100% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
0.2
Social Workers
0.2
School Resource Officers
0.18000001
Security Staff
3
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,297
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,013
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,375
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 73%Local 14%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$258,238
+3.1% 1yr+31.4% 5yr
Detroit, MI metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
29.8%
Below 150% poverty line
9.4%
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Uninsured residents
12.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
315
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
305
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
53%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
107 (35%)
Specific Learning Disability
74 (24%)
Autism
43 (14%)
Other Health Impairment
43 (14%)
Intellectual Disability
16 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
12 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
557
Current enrollment
Declining(-12% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Oakley W Best Middle School
Oakley W Best Middle School currently enrolls 574 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MI.
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