Is Michigan Online School a good school?

Michigan Online School ranks in the bottom 12.0% of Michigan alternative schools.

How many students attend Michigan Online School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,236 students attended Michigan Online School.

What is the racial makeup of Michigan Online School?

Students at Michigan Online School are 55% White, 30% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Michigan Online School

Summary:

Michigan Online School is a public charter virtual school located in Gobles, Michigan, serving 925 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of White students and significant percentages of African American, Hispanic, and other minority students.

Despite the school's efforts, Michigan Online School has faced significant challenges in recent years. Its four-year graduation rates have fluctuated widely, ranging from a low of 15.9% to a high of 56.0%, which is notably lower than the state average. Correspondingly, the school has experienced high dropout rates, reaching as high as 52.2%, substantially higher than the state average. Michigan Online School has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 74.7% in 2020-2021, and consistently lower test scores compared to state averages, with proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts ranging from 16.2% to 22.6%, compared to the state average of 37.5% to 44%.

When comparing Michigan Online School to nearby alternative schools, such as Comstock Compass High School, WoodsEdge Learning Center, and Bangor Career Academy, it becomes evident that these schools are also struggling with similar challenges, including low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and poor academic performance. Despite the school's investment in resources, with spending per student reaching $10,398 in 2022-2023, and a fluctuating student-teacher ratio, Michigan Online School continues to face systemic issues that require a comprehensive approach to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

209 S State St
Gobles, MI 49055-9405

(269) 216-6972

District: Michigan Online School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1308^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,398

Student/teacher ratio: 26.1

Number of students: 1,236

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.3%

African American:

30.0%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Michigan Online School ranks worse than 88% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.99. (See more...)

Compare Details Michigan Online School ranks worse than 89.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.11. (See more...)

Compare Details Michigan Online School ranks worse than 86.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Michigan Online School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), African American (30%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Michigan Online School is 26.1. (See more...)

Compare Michigan Online School employs 47.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Michigan Online School is $10,398.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Michigan Online School:

SchoolDigger ranks Michigan Online School 1308^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Michigan Online School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Michigan Online School 802^nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Michigan Online School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Michigan Online School 646^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Michigan Online School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.99	1308^th	1486	12.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.26	1241^st	1381	10.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.61	1147^th	1342	14.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.73	1103^rd	1347	18.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.93	1154^th	1204	4.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	29.87	561^st	792	29.2%
2021	25.02	521^st	675	22.8%
2022	16.04	655^th	776	15.6%
2023	11.63	791^st	883	10.4%
2024	12.11	802^nd	897	10.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	16.95	605^th	691	12.4%
2023	9.86	779^th	825	5.6%
2024	13.33	757^th	836	9.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	28.80	486^th	658	26.1%
2022	13.88	591^st	657	10.0%
2023	12.54	692^nd	770	10.1%
2024	9.67	727^th	771	5.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	22.35	518^th	658	21.3%
2023	10.05	722^nd	776	7.0%
2024	11.73	708^th	786	9.9%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.70	249^th	300	17.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	35.25	400^th	624	35.9%
2022	10.60	607^th	638	4.9%
2023	9.69	657^th	688	4.5%
2024	9.50	667^th	701	4.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	19.30	545^th	666	18.2%
2021	18.85	488^th	561	13.0%
2022	18.32	482^nd	531	9.2%
2023	12.47	649^th	735	11.7%
2024	13.19	646^th	743	13.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	35.90	364^th	532	31.6%
2021	29.41	317^th	417	24.0%
2023	12.58	555^th	614	9.6%
2024	15.30	570^th	654	12.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	16.02	478^th	554	13.7%
2021	15.36	420^th	462	9.1%
2023	8.68	568^th	611	7.0%
2024	9.22	565^th	619	8.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	15.86	478^th	543	12.0%
2021	18.49	406^th	472	14.0%
2023	11.13	555^th	611	9.2%
2024	11.35	576^th	633	9.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Michigan Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	11.18	532^nd	582	8.6%
2021	17.86	450^th	516	12.8%
2023	13.29	580^th	647	10.4%
2024	10.80	584^th	638	8.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, March 14, 2022

Awful. Look at test scores. They threaten parents if they choose to remove and homeschool with truancy actions... Close Quote

Enrollment information for Michigan Online School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	323	70	9	25	4	0	0	431
2020	427	94	9	27	6	0	3	566
2021	458	146	3	55	12	1	59	734
2022	466	210	8	71	3	1	79	838
2023	516	242	9	77	10	0	71	925
2024	684	371	20	96	12	2	51	1236

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Michigan Online School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	431	28.1	15.3	69.1
2020	566	31.9	17.6	68
2021	734	15.0	48.9	62.8
2022	838	31.0	27.0	84.2
2023	925	38.0	24.3	77.1
2024	1236	47.2	26.1	79.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Michigan Online School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	431	28.1	15.3	69.1
2020	566	31.9	17.6	68
2021	734	15.0	48.9	62.8
2022	838	31.0	27.0	84.2
2023	925	38.0	24.3	77.1
2024	1236	47.2	26.1	79.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Michigan Online School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$94 (0.9%)	$10,126 (99.1%)	$10,219
2020	$688 (7.9%)	$7,974 (92.1%)	$8,662
2021	$622 (6.9%)	$8,382 (93.1%)	$9,004
2022	$607 (6.8%)	$8,358 (93.2%)	$8,965
2023	$1,721 (16.6%)	$8,678 (83.5%)	$10,398

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Michigan Online School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 561^st of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 791^st of 883 Middle schools	18.7%
Ranks 545^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 649^th of 735 High schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Online School)	33.3	27	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Online School)	33.3	27	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.6	4.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan Online School)	21.2	8.6	12.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan Online School)	21.2	8.6	12.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Online School)	54.8	32.9	21.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Online School)	54.8	32.9	21.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan Online School)	19.4	9.2	10.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan Online School)	19.4	9.2	10.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan Online School)	31	11	20%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan Online School)	31	11	20%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan Online School)	40.8	23	17.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan Online School)	40.8	23	17.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan Online School)	10.2	7.9	2.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan Online School)	10.2	7.9	2.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	30	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	431	925	114.6%
African American	70	242	245.7%
American Indian	4	10	150%
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	25	77	208%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	323	516	59.8%
Two or More Races	0	71
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.1%	77.1%	7.9%

Schools Near Michigan Online School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Michigan Online School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	209 S State St	Gobles	49055	Van Buren County	Michigan Online School	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(269) 216-6972	1,236	47	26.1	79.9%	684 (55.3%)	371 (30.0%)	96 (7.8%)	20 (1.6%)	12 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (4.1%)								(n/a)	37.7	7.5	25.9	21.1	16.2	22.6	21.9	8.1	9.7	9.4	16.1	12.6	15.8	11.8	17.6	$10,398	$1,721	$8,678
Gobles Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	409 N State St	Gobles	49055	Van Buren County	Gobles Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 628-9340	32	5	5.9	84.4%	25 (78.1%)	1 (3.1%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)								(n/a)																$3,830	$657	$3,173
Hillside Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	212 Grove St	Allegan	49010	Allegan County	Allegan Area Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(269) 512-7900	97	17	5.8	59.8%	78 (80.4%)	1 (1.0%)	9 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.2%)								(n/a)
Maple Creek Education Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	30 S Walnut St	Bangor	49013	Van Buren County	Van Buren Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(269) 427-7961	32	6	5.3	59.4%	28 (87.5%)	1 (3.1%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Bangor Career Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	801 W Arlington St	Bangor	49013	Van Buren County	Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	No	No	No	No	(269) 427-6800	60	10	6.1	80.0%	33 (55.0%)	1 (1.7%)	20 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.0%)								(n/a)																$11,423	$1,963	$9,460
Bert Goens Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	701 S Paw Paw St	Lawrence	49064	Van Buren County	Van Buren Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(269) 539-5032	72	25	2.8	69.4%	47 (65.3%)	6 (8.3%)	13 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Comstock Compass High School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	3010 Gull Rd	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Comstock Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 250-8930	285	10	28.5	81.4%	125 (43.9%)	87 (30.5%)	31 (10.9%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (13.3%)								(n/a)																$14,989	$1,511	$13,478
WoodsEdge Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1501 E Milham Ave	Portage	49002	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(269) 250-9414	220	25	8.8	54.1%	133 (60.5%)	50 (22.7%)	20 (9.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.4%)								(n/a)
Valley Center School	Public, Alternative	1-12	3122 Lake St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(269) 250-9773	25	4	5.8	60.0%	13 (52.0%)	7 (28.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (20.0%)								(n/a)

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