Summary:
The Ludington Area School District in Michigan has a single middle school, OJ DeJonge Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a student population of 477, with a predominantly White student body (83.65%) and notable percentages of Hispanic (8.81%) and multi-racial (4.82%) students.
Academically, OJ DeJonge Middle School performs well, with proficiency rates on the M-Step and PSAT assessments generally higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and PSAT subjects. However, the school's Math proficiency rates are more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Michigan middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
In terms of resources, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $15,283 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 to 1. Additionally, the school serves a population with greater financial needs, with 49.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.8% is an area of concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions.
Thank you for your feedback!