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Onaway Middle School

Summary:

Onaway Middle School is a public magnet middle school in Onaway, Michigan, serving 124 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Onaway Area Community School District, which is ranked 335 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Onaway Middle School faces several challenges, including fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, with the current rate of 21% being higher than the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on M-Step and PSAT assessments are generally below the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. For example, the school's 6th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 16.7%, compared to the state average of 37.5%. However, the school's low-socioeconomic status students have performed relatively well, with the low-SES student group ranking higher than the overall school ranking in recent years.

Despite these challenges, Onaway Middle School has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $8,499 in 2019-2020 to $12,022 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. This suggests that the school may be taking steps to address the issues and improve student outcomes. Additionally, the school's performance data shows that female students generally outperform male students, and white students perform better than their non-white peers, though the school's low-SES student group has performed relatively well.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 4549 M 33
       Onaway, MI  49765-9623

(989) 733-4850

District: Onaway Area Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
455th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,022 Help


Students who attend Onaway Middle School usually attend:

High:    Onaway Senior High School

Feeder schools for Onaway Middle School:

Elementary:    Onaway Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  124

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Two or more races:
4.0%
American Indian:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Onaway Middle School ranks worse than 50.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), two or more races (4%), American Indian (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Onaway Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Onaway Middle School is $12,022.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Onaway Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Onaway Middle School 455th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Onaway Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Onaway Area Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Onaway Area Community School District 335th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Onaway Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Onaway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.61 526th 806 34.7%
2007 39.87 620th 823 24.7%
2008 41.54 612th 839 27.1%
2009 44.95 604th 847 28.7%
2010 57.40 495th 851 41.8%
2011 48.80 568th 858 33.8%
2012 63.19 307th 900 65.9%
2013 53.77 423rd 919 54.0%
2014 65.59 286th 921 68.9%
2015 53.26 416th 919 54.7%
2016 60.30 326th 894 63.5%
2017 39.27 461st 821 43.8%
2018 43.67 495th 838 40.9%
2019 49.37 368th 792 53.5%
2021 39.78 387th 675 42.7%
2022 50.25 338th 776 56.4%
2023 45.91 442nd 883 49.9%
2024 46.33 455th 897 49.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Onaway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.87 333rd 815 59.1%
2019 67.14 153rd 672 77.2%
2021 42.15 294th 523 43.8%
2022 49.99 314th 691 54.6%
2023 56.80 295th 825 64.2%
2024 66.26 199th 836 76.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Onaway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.28 428th 794 46.1%
2019 54.23 273rd 658 58.5%
2021 43.61 259th 521 50.3%
2022 65.46 168th 657 74.4%
2023 38.52 470th 770 39.0%
2024 46.35 371st 771 51.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Onaway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.06 508th 797 36.3%
2019 27.67 479th 639 25.0%
2021 43.56 270th 540 50.0%
2022 38.13 390th 658 40.7%
2023 44.23 400th 776 48.5%
2024 58.85 264th 786 66.4%
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Rank History for White students at Onaway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.48 531st 678 21.7%
2019 38.50 371st 624 40.5%
2021 29.67 407th 577 29.5%
2022 32.91 430th 638 32.6%
2023 32.47 476th 688 30.8%
2024 36.89 443rd 701 36.8%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Onaway Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 168 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2000 180 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2001 164 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2002 129 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 134
2003 129 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 134
2004 137 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 140
2005 176 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2006 177 4 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 184
2007 180 4 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 190
2008 177 3 n/a 3 2 n/a n/a 0 185
2009 160 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 166
2010 165 2 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 175
2011 171 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 177
2012 168 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 171
2013 154 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 160
2014 146 1 0 1 2 0 4 0 154
2015 135 1 0 4 2 0 2 0 144
2016 138 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 144
2017 138 1 0 2 2 0 4 0 147
2018 129 0 0 2 2 0 7 0 140
2019 129 0 0 2 2 0 10 0 143
2020 124 2 0 1 0 0 10 0 137
2021 123 1 0 0 2 0 8 0 134
2022 123 1 0 1 2 0 5 0 132
2023 116 0 0 1 2 0 5 0 124

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 Onaway Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 170 9.0 18.9 0
2000 184 10.3 17.9 0
2001 166 9.4 17.7 0
2002 134 7.7 17.4 n/a
2003 134 7.7 17.4 n/a
2004 140 10.2 13.7 n/a
2005 180 10.7 16.8 n/a
2006 184 10.9 16.9 0
2007 190 10.0 19.0 51.1
2008 185 7.9 23.4 53
2009 166 8.3 20.0 51.2
2010 175 7.8 22.2 59.4
2011 177 9.0 19.6 67.8
2012 171 10.0 17.1 63.7
2013 160 8.7 18.2 63.8
2014 154 8.0 19.2 55.8
2015 144 7.0 20.5 64.6
2016 144 7.0 20.5 63.2
2017 147 6.7 21.7 68
2018 140 6.7 20.7 60.7
2019 143 6.7 21.1 47.6
2020 137 6.6 20.5 55.5
2021 134 6.3 21.1 56.7
2022 132 6.0 21.7 44.7
2023 124 7.3 16.9 55.6

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 Onaway Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 170 9.0 18.9 0
2000 184 10.3 17.9 0
2001 166 9.4 17.7 0
2002 134 7.7 17.4 n/a
2003 134 7.7 17.4 n/a
2004 140 10.2 13.7 n/a
2005 180 10.7 16.8 n/a
2006 184 10.9 16.9 0
2007 190 10.0 19.0 51.1
2008 185 7.9 23.4 53
2009 166 8.3 20.0 51.2
2010 175 7.8 22.2 59.4
2011 177 9.0 19.6 67.8
2012 171 10.0 17.1 63.7
2013 160 8.7 18.2 63.8
2014 154 8.0 19.2 55.8
2015 144 7.0 20.5 64.6
2016 144 7.0 20.5 63.2
2017 147 6.7 21.7 68
2018 140 6.7 20.7 60.7
2019 143 6.7 21.1 47.6
2020 137 6.6 20.5 55.5
2021 134 6.3 21.1 56.7
2022 132 6.0 21.7 44.7
2023 124 7.3 16.9 55.6

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 Onaway Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $564 (6.9%) $7,648 (93.1%) $8,212
2020 $586 (6.9%) $7,914 (93.1%) $8,499
2021 $1,045 (12.2%) $7,517 (87.8%) $8,563
2022 $774 (8.0%) $8,909 (92.0%) $9,683
2023 $1,264 (10.5%) $10,758 (89.5%) $12,022

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Onaway 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 368th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 442nd of 883 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Middle School)2646.9
 20.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Area Community School District)2646.9
 20.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Onaway Middle School)3025
 5%
   6th Grade Math (Onaway Area Community School District)3025
 5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Middle School)26.236.8
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Area Community School District)26.236.8
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Onaway Middle School)42.921.1
 21.8%
   7th Grade Math (Onaway Area Community School District)42.921.1
 21.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Onaway Middle School)28.922.2
 6.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Onaway Area Community School District)28.922.2
 6.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Middle School)68.944.4
 24.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Area Community School District)68.944.4
 24.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Onaway Middle School)55.633.3
 22.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Onaway Area Community School District)55.633.3
 22.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students143124
 13.3%
African American00
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White129116
 10.1%
Two or More Races105
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%55.6%
 8.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Onaway Middle School

Students at Onaway Middle School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Onaway Middle School usually go on to attend Onaway Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 124 students attended Onaway Middle School.

Onaway Middle School ranks 455th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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