Owosso Middle School

Summary:

Owosso Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Owosso, Michigan, with a student population of 643. The school is part of the Owosso Public Schools district, which is ranked 422 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Owosso Middle School has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Michigan middle schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.9% to 57.5% in recent years, and a large economically disadvantaged student population, with 60.38% to 64.41% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared to nearby middle schools like Laingsburg Middle School, Chesaning Middle School, and OvidElsie Middle School, Owosso Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are significantly lower, ranging around 19-20% compared to 35-54% at the nearby schools.

Owosso Middle School's per-student spending, ranging from $9,735 to $12,416 in recent years, is also lower than many of the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic challenges. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of Michigan middle schools. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions to improve student outcomes should be a priority for the school and district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 765 E North St
       Owosso, MI  48867-1999


(989) 723-3460

District: Owosso Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
675th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,416 Help


Students who attend Owosso Middle School usually attend:

High:    Owosso High School

Feeder schools for Owosso Middle School:

Elementary:    Bryant School
    Central School
    Emerson School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  643

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Owosso Middle School ranks worse than 75.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.87. (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 (89.3%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owosso Middle School is 19.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owosso Middle School is $12,416.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Owosso Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Owosso Middle School 675th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Owosso Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Owosso Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Owosso Public Schools 422nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Owosso Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Owosso Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.96 380th 806 52.9%
2007 62.32 381st 823 53.7%
2008 51.86 538th 839 35.9%
2009 53.74 533rd 847 37.1%
2010 52.17 549th 851 35.5%
2011 51.19 551st 858 35.8%
2012 44.39 535th 900 40.6%
2013 40.70 585th 919 36.3%
2014 35.53 636th 921 30.9%
2015 31.05 645th 919 29.8%
2016 29.95 633rd 894 29.2%
2017 23.38 626th 821 23.8%
2018 29.25 636th 838 24.1%
2019 18.56 661st 792 16.5%
2021 17.03 590th 675 12.6%
2022 22.30 605th 776 22.0%
2023 21.24 681st 883 22.9%
2024 23.87 675th 897 24.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Owosso Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.46 212th 377 43.8%
2024 13.93 197th 201 2.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owosso Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.09 608th 815 25.4%
2019 16.46 598th 672 11.0%
2021 15.06 490th 523 6.3%
2022 17.87 602nd 691 12.9%
2023 16.48 715th 825 13.3%
2024 19.50 690th 836 17.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Owosso Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.96 602nd 794 24.2%
2019 17.13 566th 658 14.0%
2021 16.00 475th 521 8.8%
2022 16.06 571st 657 13.1%
2023 16.38 662nd 770 14.0%
2024 18.31 651st 771 15.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Owosso Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.52 566th 797 29.0%
2019 13.95 572nd 639 10.5%
2021 12.81 497th 540 8.0%
2022 21.43 528th 658 19.8%
2023 19.44 628th 776 19.1%
2024 22.63 619th 786 21.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Owosso Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.70 235th 266 11.7%
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Rank History for White students at Owosso Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.50 608th 678 10.3%
2019 9.48 593rd 624 5.0%
2021 11.37 546th 577 5.4%
2022 14.64 575th 638 9.9%
2023 11.16 646th 688 6.1%
2024 13.13 641st 701 8.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Owosso Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 582 1 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1989 614 0 4 10 0 n/a n/a -6 622
1990 651 0 4 9 0 n/a n/a -2 662
1991 654 1 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1992 661 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1993 716 3 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1994 721 3 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1995 679 3 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1996 679 3 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1997 665 1 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1998 652 1 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1999 668 2 4 14 4 n/a n/a 0 692
2000 635 2 8 15 3 n/a n/a 0 663
2001 632 1 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2002 629 4 2 19 2 n/a n/a 0 656
2003 629 4 2 19 2 n/a n/a 0 656
2004 603 4 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 626
2005 590 4 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2006 567 6 4 18 7 n/a n/a 0 602
2007 548 13 4 20 7 n/a n/a 0 592
2008 546 17 1 24 4 n/a n/a 0 592
2009 495 3 3 13 2 n/a n/a 16 532
2010 471 5 3 10 2 n/a n/a 12 503
2011 668 4 5 28 2 1 14 0 722
2012 636 8 6 26 2 0 20 0 698
2013 665 7 4 21 1 0 21 0 719
2014 683 4 4 24 0 0 17 0 732
2015 670 2 5 24 0 0 18 0 719
2016 646 1 5 27 0 0 16 0 695
2017 617 1 4 26 2 1 22 0 673
2018 610 1 4 32 1 1 21 0 670
2019 624 1 4 28 1 2 25 0 685
2020 636 5 3 33 1 1 24 0 703
2021 614 6 2 31 0 0 31 0 684
2022 595 6 2 32 1 0 30 0 666
2023 574 6 2 33 0 0 28 0 643

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 Owosso Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 n/a n/a n/a
1989 622 n/a n/a 20.3
1990 662 40.0 16.5 19
1991 665 n/a n/a n/a
1992 668 n/a n/a 22.2
1993 731 n/a 0.0 22.8
1994 737 37.7 19.5 19.5
1995 699 35.2 19.9 17.7
1996 699 35.2 19.9 17.7
1997 685 37.0 18.5 19.1
1998 669 39.0 17.2 17.6
1999 692 41.0 16.9 17.9
2000 663 40.2 16.5 30
2001 645 39.0 16.5 22.6
2002 656 40.0 16.4 33.1
2003 656 40.0 16.4 33.1
2004 626 39.9 15.7 38.2
2005 614 38.0 16.2 38.6
2006 602 34.6 17.4 42.4
2007 592 28.5 20.8 48.6
2008 592 32.0 18.5 50.2
2009 532 31.5 16.9 49.4
2010 503 27.6 18.1 54.6
2011 722 40.0 18.0 58.4
2012 698 37.5 18.6 62.2
2013 719 37.1 19.3 61.8
2014 732 35.9 20.3 63.1
2015 719 37.0 19.4 45.3
2016 695 38.0 18.2 56.4
2017 673 37.5 17.9 44.3
2018 670 37.1 18.0 52.7
2019 685 37.6 18.1 56.8
2020 703 36.9 19.0 59.9
2021 684 34.6 19.7 60.4
2022 666 34.4 19.3 64.4
2023 643 32.8 19.5 63.3

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 Owosso Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 n/a n/a n/a
1989 622 n/a n/a 20.3
1990 662 40.0 16.5 19
1991 665 n/a n/a n/a
1992 668 n/a n/a 22.2
1993 731 n/a 0.0 22.8
1994 737 37.7 19.5 19.5
1995 699 35.2 19.9 17.7
1996 699 35.2 19.9 17.7
1997 685 37.0 18.5 19.1
1998 669 39.0 17.2 17.6
1999 692 41.0 16.9 17.9
2000 663 40.2 16.5 30
2001 645 39.0 16.5 22.6
2002 656 40.0 16.4 33.1
2003 656 40.0 16.4 33.1
2004 626 39.9 15.7 38.2
2005 614 38.0 16.2 38.6
2006 602 34.6 17.4 42.4
2007 592 28.5 20.8 48.6
2008 592 32.0 18.5 50.2
2009 532 31.5 16.9 49.4
2010 503 27.6 18.1 54.6
2011 722 40.0 18.0 58.4
2012 698 37.5 18.6 62.2
2013 719 37.1 19.3 61.8
2014 732 35.9 20.3 63.1
2015 719 37.0 19.4 45.3
2016 695 38.0 18.2 56.4
2017 673 37.5 17.9 44.3
2018 670 37.1 18.0 52.7
2019 685 37.6 18.1 56.8
2020 703 36.9 19.0 59.9
2021 684 34.6 19.7 60.4
2022 666 34.4 19.3 64.4
2023 643 32.8 19.5 63.3

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 Owosso Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $640 (6.4%) $9,397 (93.6%) $10,038
2020 $691 (6.8%) $9,546 (93.3%) $10,236
2021 $737 (7.6%) $8,998 (92.4%) $9,735
2022 $1,392 (11.9%) $10,295 (88.1%) $11,687
2023 $1,386 (11.2%) $11,030 (88.8%) $12,416

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Owosso 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 661st of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 681st of 883 Middle schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Owosso Middle School)17.220.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Owosso Public Schools)17.220.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Owosso Middle School)15.616.9
 1.3%
   6th Grade Math (Owosso Public Schools)15.616.9
 1.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Owosso Middle School)20.917.3
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Owosso Public Schools)20.917.3
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Owosso Middle School)17.718.3
 0.6%
   7th Grade Math (Owosso Public Schools)17.718.3
 0.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Owosso Middle School)13.810.1
 3.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Owosso Public Schools)13.810.1
 3.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Owosso Middle School)47.147.1
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Owosso Public Schools)47.147.1
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Owosso Middle School)33.915.5
 18.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Owosso Public Schools)33.915.5
 18.4%
   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 Students685643
 6.1%
African American16
 500%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic2833
 17.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White624574
 8%
Two or More Races2528
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%63.3%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Owosso Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 643 students attended Owosso Middle School.

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

Owosso Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Michigan middle schools.

Students at Owosso Middle School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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