Serving 124 students in grades 6-8, Onaway 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Onaway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Onaway Middle School's student population of 124 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Onaway Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onaway Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1711 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onaway Middle School's ranking?
Onaway Middle School is ranked #1711 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Onaway Middle School often compared to?
Onaway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers City High School, Posen Consolidated High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Onaway Middle School?
124 students attend Onaway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Onaway Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onaway Middle School?
Onaway Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Onaway Middle School offer ?
Onaway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Onaway Middle School part of?
Onaway Middle School is part of Onaway Area Community School District.
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