Otsego Middle School

Summary:

Otsego Middle School is a public middle school serving 527 students in grades 6-8 in Otsego, Michigan, which is part of the Allegan Public Schools district. This school consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests and maintains a strong statewide ranking, typically placing in the top 30-25% of Michigan middle schools.

Otsego Middle School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 8th grade PSAT proficiency rates of 78.3% in English Language Arts and 38.2% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 64.5% and 32.6%, respectively. The school's special education students have also excelled, ranking 16th out of 199 Michigan middle schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school faces challenges in addressing the needs of its growing low-income student population, with 41.94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Gull Lake Middle School and Wayland Union Middle School, Otsego Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (around 90%) and higher per-student spending ($15,717 in 2022-2023). While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, reaching 21% in 2022-2023, it is still lower than some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 540 Washington St
       Otsego, MI  49078-1266


(269) 694-7500

District: Otsego Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,717 Help


Students who attend Otsego Middle School usually attend:

High:    Otsego High School

Feeder schools for Otsego Middle School:

Elementary:    Alamo Elementary School
    Dix Street Elementary School
    Washington Street Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Otsego Middle School ranks better than 69.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.31. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Otsego Middle School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otsego Middle School is $15,717.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Otsego Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Otsego Middle School 273rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Otsego Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Otsego Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Otsego Public Schools 156th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Otsego Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Otsego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.03 288th 806 64.3%
2007 68.07 290th 823 64.8%
2008 74.30 196th 839 76.6%
2009 62.05 410th 847 51.6%
2010 59.96 465th 851 45.4%
2011 54.10 515th 858 40.0%
2012 65.71 279th 900 69.0%
2013 55.24 402nd 919 56.3%
2014 70.61 230th 921 75.0%
2015 69.58 227th 919 75.3%
2016 77.57 156th 894 82.6%
2017 74.90 153rd 821 81.4%
2018 80.80 140th 838 83.3%
2019 75.03 150th 792 81.1%
2021 55.06 250th 675 63.0%
2022 64.50 218th 776 71.9%
2023 69.17 214th 883 75.8%
2024 61.31 273rd 897 69.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Otsego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.92 16th 199 92.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Otsego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.23 176th 815 78.4%
2019 68.54 142nd 672 78.9%
2021 45.27 265th 523 49.3%
2022 58.16 237th 691 65.7%
2023 67.40 181st 825 78.1%
2024 45.50 421st 836 49.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Otsego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.54 150th 794 81.1%
2019 67.71 179th 658 72.8%
2021 47.20 230th 521 55.9%
2022 51.24 265th 657 59.7%
2023 63.03 218th 770 71.7%
2024 56.75 261st 771 66.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Otsego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.09 126th 797 84.2%
2019 75.31 118th 639 81.5%
2021 51.81 213th 540 60.6%
2022 69.07 146th 658 77.8%
2023 66.17 198th 776 74.5%
2024 57.09 276th 786 64.9%
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Rank History for White students at Otsego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.72 159th 678 76.5%
2019 67.34 168th 624 73.1%
2021 48.01 263rd 577 54.4%
2022 56.23 228th 638 64.3%
2023 58.56 241st 688 65.0%
2024 52.95 282nd 701 59.8%
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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 Otsego Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 649 11 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 666
1989 678 8 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1990 685 7 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1991 714 4 5 0 6 n/a n/a 0 729
1992 708 7 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 724
1993 736 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1994 571 4 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 586 4 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1996 586 4 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1997 563 4 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 571
1998 610 5 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 555 6 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 571
2000 546 5 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2001 542 7 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 557
2002 549 6 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2003 549 6 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2004 503 6 4 6 0 n/a n/a 1 520
2005 515 8 3 6 0 n/a n/a 2 534
2006 498 6 5 4 0 n/a n/a 3 516
2007 539 5 3 7 2 n/a n/a 5 561
2008 526 5 3 6 1 n/a n/a 10 551
2009 510 4 1 6 2 n/a n/a 11 534
2010 474 6 2 7 2 n/a n/a 15 506
2011 484 2 3 10 1 1 11 0 512
2012 496 1 4 7 0 0 15 0 523
2013 534 3 9 9 0 0 13 0 568
2014 514 5 7 12 2 0 13 0 553
2015 507 5 5 10 2 0 12 0 541
2016 475 8 2 11 2 0 8 0 506
2017 500 8 6 16 0 0 8 0 538
2018 491 6 6 22 1 0 9 0 535
2019 513 6 5 20 0 0 14 0 558
2020 505 10 5 23 0 0 17 0 560
2021 489 8 5 14 0 1 18 0 535
2022 472 6 7 15 2 1 21 0 524
2023 478 5 6 18 2 1 17 0 527

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 Otsego Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 666 n/a n/a n/a
1989 692 n/a n/a 10.8
1990 701 44.0 15.9 11.4
1991 729 n/a n/a n/a
1992 724 n/a n/a n/a
1993 746 n/a 0.0 0
1994 583 25.5 22.9 17.2
1995 596 31.5 18.9 14.1
1996 596 31.5 18.9 14.1
1997 571 34.0 16.8 15.6
1998 621 37.0 16.8 13.7
1999 571 36.0 15.9 12.8
2000 561 36.0 15.6 24.4
2001 557 31.0 18.0 24.1
2002 564 36.0 15.7 26.4
2003 564 36.0 15.7 26.4
2004 520 34.5 15.1 26.2
2005 534 33.5 15.9 28.4
2006 516 32.5 15.9 25.5
2007 561 31.5 17.8 25.4
2008 551 33.0 16.7 29.4
2009 534 31.4 17.0 28.5
2010 506 26.7 18.9 38.9
2011 512 30.0 17.0 34.6
2012 523 28.3 18.4 38.6
2013 568 30.1 18.8 39.3
2014 553 28.3 19.5 41.4
2015 541 23.0 23.5 38.8
2016 506 24.0 21.0 32
2017 538 24.7 21.7 32.2
2018 535 26.4 20.2 37.8
2019 558 28.4 19.6 40.1
2020 560 29.0 19.3 36.1
2021 535 27.6 19.3 37.2
2022 524 27.9 18.7 35.5
2023 527 30.0 17.5 41.9

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 Otsego Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 666 n/a n/a n/a
1989 692 n/a n/a 10.8
1990 701 44.0 15.9 11.4
1991 729 n/a n/a n/a
1992 724 n/a n/a n/a
1993 746 n/a 0.0 0
1994 583 25.5 22.9 17.2
1995 596 31.5 18.9 14.1
1996 596 31.5 18.9 14.1
1997 571 34.0 16.8 15.6
1998 621 37.0 16.8 13.7
1999 571 36.0 15.9 12.8
2000 561 36.0 15.6 24.4
2001 557 31.0 18.0 24.1
2002 564 36.0 15.7 26.4
2003 564 36.0 15.7 26.4
2004 520 34.5 15.1 26.2
2005 534 33.5 15.9 28.4
2006 516 32.5 15.9 25.5
2007 561 31.5 17.8 25.4
2008 551 33.0 16.7 29.4
2009 534 31.4 17.0 28.5
2010 506 26.7 18.9 38.9
2011 512 30.0 17.0 34.6
2012 523 28.3 18.4 38.6
2013 568 30.1 18.8 39.3
2014 553 28.3 19.5 41.4
2015 541 23.0 23.5 38.8
2016 506 24.0 21.0 32
2017 538 24.7 21.7 32.2
2018 535 26.4 20.2 37.8
2019 558 28.4 19.6 40.1
2020 560 29.0 19.3 36.1
2021 535 27.6 19.3 37.2
2022 524 27.9 18.7 35.5
2023 527 30.0 17.5 41.9

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 Otsego Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $82 (0.7%) $11,665 (99.3%) $11,747
2020 $57 (0.5%) $11,408 (99.5%) $11,464
2021 $763 (6.1%) $11,714 (93.9%) $12,478
2022 $948 (6.7%) $13,171 (93.3%) $14,119
2023 $1,161 (7.4%) $14,556 (92.6%) $15,716

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Otsego 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 150th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 214th of 883 Middle schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Middle School)62.943.2
 19.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Public Schools)62.943.2
 19.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Otsego Middle School)46.932
 14.9%
   6th Grade Math (Otsego Public Schools)46.932
 14.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Middle School)64.240.5
 23.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Public Schools)64.240.5
 23.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Otsego Middle School)39.932.9
 7%
   7th Grade Math (Otsego Public Schools)39.932.9
 7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Otsego Middle School)35.435.3
 0.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Otsego Public Schools)35.435.3
 0.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Middle School)72.668.3
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Public Schools)72.668.3
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Otsego Middle School)44.150.3
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Otsego Public Schools)44.150.3
 6.2%
   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 Students558527
 5.6%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian02
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic2018
 10%
Pacific Islander01
White513478
 6.8%
Two or More Races1417
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.1%41.9%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Otsego Middle School

Students who attend Otsego Middle School usually go on to attend Otsego High School

Otsego Middle School ranks 273rd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Otsego Middle School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 527 students attended Otsego Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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