Is OJ DeJonge Middle School a good school?

OJ DeJonge Middle School ranks 211 th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend OJ DeJonge Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 477 students attended OJ DeJonge Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of OJ DeJonge Middle School?

Students at OJ DeJonge Middle School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of OJ DeJonge Middle School attend?

Students who attend OJ DeJonge Middle School usually go on to attend Ludington High School

OJ DeJonge Middle School

Summary:

OJ DeJonge Middle School is a public middle school in Ludington, Michigan, serving 477 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Ludington Area School District, which is ranked 137 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

OJ DeJonge Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in M-Step and PSAT exams across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade students achieved 76.7% proficiency in PSAT English Language Arts and 47.8% in PSAT Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 64.5% and 32.6%, respectively. However, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 14.8% in 2018-2019 to 25.8% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with approximately 49.27% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Hart Middle School and Mason County Central Middle School, OJ DeJonge Middle School generally outperforms them in academic assessments, but the nearby schools have higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more economically diverse student population. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with lower rankings for Hispanic and special education students, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support for these subgroups.

Detail:

Public 6-8

706 E Tinkham Ave
Ludington, MI 49431-1589

(231) 845-3810

District: Ludington Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
211^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,283

Students who attend OJ DeJonge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ludington High School

Feeder schools for OJ DeJonge Middle School:

Elementary:

Ludington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 477

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details OJ DeJonge Middle School ranks better than 76.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.74. (See more...)

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 (83.2%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at OJ DeJonge Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)

Compare OJ DeJonge Middle School employs 28.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at OJ DeJonge Middle School is $15,283.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

OJ DeJonge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks OJ DeJonge Middle School 211^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See OJ DeJonge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Ludington Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ludington Area School District 137^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at OJ DeJonge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	75.79	178^th	806	77.9%
2007	76.21	172^nd	823	79.1%
2008	75.80	183^rd	839	78.2%
2009	70.27	278^th	847	67.2%
2010	72.13	249^th	851	70.7%
2011	71.80	237^th	858	72.4%
2012	70.02	240^th	900	73.3%
2013	64.51	285^th	919	69.0%
2014	61.75	331^st	921	64.1%
2015	77.14	158^th	919	82.8%
2016	70.51	223^rd	894	75.1%
2017	69.75	185^th	821	77.5%
2018	73.99	195^th	838	76.7%
2019	59.53	275^th	792	65.3%
2021	71.43	142^nd	675	79.0%
2022	64.57	217^th	776	72.0%
2023	65.44	242^nd	883	72.6%
2024	69.74	211^th	897	76.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at OJ DeJonge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.75	203^rd	377	46.2%
2024	33.02	132^nd	201	34.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at OJ DeJonge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	66.90	220^th	815	73.0%
2019	50.83	312^th	672	53.6%
2021	42.81	286^th	523	45.3%
2022	58.86	234^th	691	66.1%
2023	55.98	302^nd	825	63.4%
2024	70.51	164^th	836	80.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at OJ DeJonge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	74.25	5^th	19	73.7%

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Rank History for Female students at OJ DeJonge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	70.48	196^th	794	75.3%
2019	53.85	276^th	658	58.1%
2021	69.19	108^th	521	79.3%
2022	56.99	228^th	657	65.3%
2023	61.66	227^th	770	70.5%
2024	64.78	197^th	771	74.4%

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Rank History for Male students at OJ DeJonge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	73.71	174^th	797	78.2%
2019	55.86	234^th	639	63.4%
2021	63.68	150^th	540	72.2%
2022	62.85	189^th	658	71.3%
2023	59.69	248^th	776	68.0%
2024	66.92	205^th	786	73.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at OJ DeJonge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	43.45	146^th	266	45.1%
2022	46.67	68^th	138	50.7%
2023	18.23	212^th	246	13.8%
2024	34.88	165^th	257	35.8%

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Rank History for White students at OJ DeJonge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	68.31	183^rd	678	73.0%
2019	57.97	223^rd	624	64.3%
2021	78.06	94^th	577	83.7%
2022	61.42	193^rd	638	69.7%
2023	59.21	239^th	688	65.3%
2024	61.15	223^rd	701	68.2%

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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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Enrollment information for OJ DeJonge Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	360	3	7	6	4	n/a	n/a	-6	374
1989	373	3	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	-6	382
1990	373	3	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	-1	384
1991	384	0	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	395
1992	403	3	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	419
1993	421	6	5	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	446
1994	438	3	4	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	463
1995	428	1	6	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	458
1996	428	1	6	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	458
1997	408	2	5	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	434
1998	418	6	3	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	445
1999	433	6	0	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	454
2000	426	2	2	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	453
2001	431	2	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2002	432	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	26	459
2003	432	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	26	459
2004	440	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	18	460
2005	400	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	23	426
2006	334	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	31	371
2007	340	1	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	22	370
2008	344	n/a	n/a	2	1	n/a	n/a	21	368
2009	388	0	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	41	443
2010	376	2	1	20	2	n/a	n/a	36	437
2011	364	4	3	52	0	0	26	0	449
2012	384	6	4	67	1	0	21	0	483
2013	409	4	5	63	5	0	30	0	516
2014	400	4	7	57	3	0	28	0	499
2015	416	4	4	40	3	0	25	0	492
2016	395	5	4	48	3	0	30	0	485
2017	392	5	3	55	2	0	33	0	490
2018	391	6	3	62	4	0	30	0	496
2019	423	9	7	55	2	0	31	0	527
2020	418	13	8	60	4	0	25	0	528
2021	395	11	6	62	5	2	22	0	503
2022	383	8	4	50	4	2	11	0	462
2023	399	3	5	42	4	1	23	0	477
2024	397	2	5	40	4	0	29	0	477

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

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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 OJ DeJonge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	374	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	382	n/a	n/a	14.9
1990	384	32.0	12.0	17.2
1991	395	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	419	n/a	n/a	23.9
1993	446	n/a	0.0	24.7
1994	463	26.8	17.3	20.7
1995	458	27.8	16.5	16.6
1996	458	27.8	16.5	16.6
1997	434	30.0	14.5	18
1998	445	29.0	15.3	16.4
1999	454	32.0	14.2	18.5
2000	453	30.6	14.8	25.6
2001	452	29.9	15.1	24.3
2002	459	31.4	14.6	30.5
2003	459	31.4	14.6	30.5
2004	460	30.0	15.3	35.7
2005	426	27.6	15.4	29.5
2006	371	25.5	14.5	33.8
2007	370	24.3	15.2	37.4
2008	368	23.1	15.9	39.2
2009	443	30.2	14.7	43.5
2010	437	29.8	14.6	43.9
2011	449	27.7	16.1	45
2012	483	26.3	18.3	50.1
2013	516	29.5	17.4	49
2014	499	26.3	18.9	48.9
2015	492	27.0	18.2	42.1
2016	485	27.0	17.9	43.7
2017	490	26.3	18.5	45.3
2018	496	27.6	17.9	52.2
2019	527	27.7	18.9	55.8
2020	528	28.3	18.6	52.7
2021	503	27.8	18.0	46.1
2022	462	28.3	16.2	46.8
2023	477	28.3	16.8	49.3
2024	477	28.2	16.9	52.2

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 OJ DeJonge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	374	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	382	n/a	n/a	14.9
1990	384	32.0	12.0	17.2
1991	395	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	419	n/a	n/a	23.9
1993	446	n/a	0.0	24.7
1994	463	26.8	17.3	20.7
1995	458	27.8	16.5	16.6
1996	458	27.8	16.5	16.6
1997	434	30.0	14.5	18
1998	445	29.0	15.3	16.4
1999	454	32.0	14.2	18.5
2000	453	30.6	14.8	25.6
2001	452	29.9	15.1	24.3
2002	459	31.4	14.6	30.5
2003	459	31.4	14.6	30.5
2004	460	30.0	15.3	35.7
2005	426	27.6	15.4	29.5
2006	371	25.5	14.5	33.8
2007	370	24.3	15.2	37.4
2008	368	23.1	15.9	39.2
2009	443	30.2	14.7	43.5
2010	437	29.8	14.6	43.9
2011	449	27.7	16.1	45
2012	483	26.3	18.3	50.1
2013	516	29.5	17.4	49
2014	499	26.3	18.9	48.9
2015	492	27.0	18.2	42.1
2016	485	27.0	17.9	43.7
2017	490	26.3	18.5	45.3
2018	496	27.6	17.9	52.2
2019	527	27.7	18.9	55.8
2020	528	28.3	18.6	52.7
2021	503	27.8	18.0	46.1
2022	462	28.3	16.2	46.8
2023	477	28.3	16.8	49.3
2024	477	28.2	16.9	52.2

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 OJ DeJonge Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$596 (5.9%)	$9,549 (94.1%)	$10,145
2020	$445 (4.0%)	$10,814 (96.0%)	$11,259
2021	$1,206 (9.5%)	$11,507 (90.5%)	$12,712
2022	$878 (6.2%)	$13,296 (93.8%)	$14,175
2023	$2,642 (17.3%)	$12,642 (82.7%)	$15,283

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on OJ DeJonge Middle 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 275^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 242^nd of 883 Middle schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (OJ DeJonge Middle School)	41.7	42.3	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ludington Area School District)	41.7	42.3	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (OJ DeJonge Middle School)	37.5	31.4	6.1%
6th Grade Math (Ludington Area School District)	37.5	31.4	6.1%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (OJ DeJonge Middle School)	42.7	39.5	3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ludington Area School District)	42.7	39.5	3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (OJ DeJonge Middle School)	39.8	39.5	0.3%
7th Grade Math (Ludington Area School District)	39.8	39.5	0.3%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (OJ DeJonge Middle School)	32.5	33.1	0.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ludington Area School District)	32.5	33.1	0.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (OJ DeJonge Middle School)	72.8	61.2	11.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ludington Area School District)	72.8	61.2	11.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (OJ DeJonge Middle School)	42.4	43.2	0.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ludington Area School District)	42.4	43.2	0.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	527	477	9.5%
African American	9	3	66.7%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	55	42	23.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	423	399	5.7%
Two or More Races	31	23	25.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.8%	49.3%	6.5%

Schools Near OJ DeJonge Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
OJ DeJonge Middle School	Public	6-8	706 E Tinkham Ave	Ludington	49431	Mason County	Ludington Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 845-3810	477	28	16.9	52.2%	397 (83.2%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (8.4%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.1%)	69.7	211^th of 897 public middle schools	76.5%		65.4	242^nd of 883 public middle schools	72.6%	31	76.7	47.8		41.7	44.1		28.3	40.3		46.9		34.2	$15,283	$2,642	$12,642
Mason County Central Middle School	Public	6-8	310 W Beryl St	Scottville	49454	Mason County	Mason County Central Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 757-3724	273	15	18.0	56.4%	251 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	42.3	496^th of 897 public middle schools	44.7%		36.3	553^rd of 883 public middle schools	37.4%	57	62.2	15.6		32.2	30.9		30.0	28.9		33.3		24.4	$13,052	$1,764	$11,288
Hart Middle School	Public	5-8	308 Johnson St W	Hart	49420	Oceana County	Hart Public School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 873-6320	377	25	15.3	78.8%	224 (59.4%)	2 (0.5%)	144 (38.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	48.8	416^th of 897 public middle schools	53.6%		54.5	336^th of 883 public middle schools	61.9%	80	56.9	34.3	22.1	38.9	35.4	7.0	22.2	25.6	37.2	36.9	7.0	29.4	$16,192	$2,783	$13,409

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