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Oakley W Best Middle School vs. Carter Middle School

Should you attend Oakley W Best Middle School or Carter Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Oakley W Best Middle School
22201 Powers Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Carter Middle School
12000 Masonic Blvd
Warren, MI 48093
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Oakley W Best Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Carter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Oakley W Best Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 686 students in grades 6-8, Carter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
574 students
686 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oakley W Best Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oakley W Best Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carter Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oakley W Best Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oakley W Best Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carter Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2504 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1923 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oakley W Best Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carter Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
25%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakley W Best Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakley W Best Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakley W Best Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oakley W Best Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carter Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
177
227
Grade 7 Students
198
231
Grade 8 Students
199
228

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oakley W Best Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
1%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oakley W Best Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oakley W Best Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oakley W Best Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oakley W Best Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oakley W Best Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oakley W Best Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oakley W Best Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oakley W Best Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dearborn Heights School District #7 and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Warren Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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