Owen Intermediate School

Summary:

Owen Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Belleville, Michigan, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 522. The school is part of the Van Buren Public Schools district, which is ranked 442 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Owen Intermediate School faces significant challenges in academic performance and student engagement. The school's proficiency rates on M-Step tests are significantly below state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates were 32.3% in English Language Arts, 20.2% in Math, 22.4% in Science, and 8% in Social Studies, compared to the state averages of 44%, 32.6%, 40.4%, and 18.9%, respectively. Additionally, the school has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.1% in 2020-2021 to 42.5% in 2021-2022, with the most recent rate in 2022-2023 at 27.5%. When compared to nearby middle schools like Washtenaw International Middle Academy and McBride Middle School, Owen Intermediate School generally performs worse academically.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Owen Intermediate School (64.56% in 2022-2023) is comparable to other schools in the area with similar demographics, such as Ypsilanti Community Middle School (78.63% in 2022-2023) and Romulus Middle School (77.01% in 2022-2023). This suggests that the school's challenges may be linked to socioeconomic factors, and addressing the root causes of these issues could be crucial for improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 45201 Owen St
       Belleville, MI  48111-2984


(734) 697-8711

District: Van Buren Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,585 Help


Students who attend Owen Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    Belleville High School

Feeder schools for Owen Intermediate School:

Elementary:    Edgemont Elementary School
    Rawsonville Elementary School
    Savage Road Elementary School
    Tyler Road Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  522

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.1%
African American:
39.5%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Owen Intermediate School ranks worse than 73.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.92. (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 (47.1%), African American (39.5%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owen Intermediate School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owen Intermediate School is $16,585.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Owen Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Owen Intermediate School 1094th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Owen Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Van Buren Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren Public Schools 442nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Owen Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Owen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.96 1139th 1408 19.1%
2021 44.15 600th 1153 48.0%
2022 22.40 1037th 1344 22.8%
2023 25.47 1065th 1470 27.6%
2024 24.92 1094th 1486 26.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Owen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.21 63rd 81 22.2%
2023 15.30 77th 81 4.9%
2024 18.40 71st 78 9.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Owen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.37 51st 270 81.1%
2023 61.99 55th 180 69.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Owen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.96 309th 403 23.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.78 1062nd 1397 24.0%
2019 15.21 1020th 1134 10.1%
2021 35.93 512th 749 31.6%
2022 19.86 928th 1099 15.6%
2023 23.69 1062nd 1350 21.3%
2024 18.46 1175th 1381 14.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Owen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.52 938th 1443 35.0%
2019 22.02 954th 1171 18.5%
2021 51.46 399th 902 55.8%
2022 26.01 861st 1106 22.2%
2023 17.74 1101st 1321 16.7%
2024 20.20 1083rd 1342 19.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Owen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.05 1119th 1446 22.6%
2019 11.18 1107th 1196 7.4%
2021 22.12 760th 915 16.9%
2022 13.19 1029th 1139 9.7%
2023 24.66 990th 1334 25.8%
2024 20.85 1078th 1347 20.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Owen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.35 165th 475 65.3%
2019 27.05 153rd 212 27.8%
2021 33.51 34th 51 33.3%
2022 34.78 100th 158 36.7%
2023 34.31 195th 321 39.3%
2024 37.00 196th 348 43.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Owen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.34 68th 222 69.4%
2023 38.80 109th 188 42.0%
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Rank History for White students at Owen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.44 991st 1253 20.9%
2019 25.76 886th 1128 21.5%
2021 50.33 464th 1005 53.8%
2022 29.72 794th 1102 27.9%
2023 26.13 919th 1198 23.3%
2024 25.33 931st 1204 22.7%
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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 Owen Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 552 75 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1989 610 81 0 4 2 n/a n/a -1 696
1990 621 76 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1991 657 70 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 735
1992 661 66 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 735
1993 676 79 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 767
1994 664 83 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 758
1995 605 97 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1996 605 97 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1997 645 88 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1998 662 115 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1999 641 104 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2000 591 105 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 710
2001 593 132 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 743
2002 540 184 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2003 540 184 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2004 538 177 6 19 1 n/a n/a 0 741
2005 513 174 3 16 2 n/a n/a 0 708
2006 438 208 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 664
2007 400 242 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 649
2008 383 249 1 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 641
2009 336 246 3 10 1 n/a n/a 2 598
2010 296 245 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2011 301 233 3 14 2 0 7 0 560
2012 275 207 3 11 2 0 6 0 504
2013 379 322 13 18 3 1 11 0 747
2014 367 300 8 23 4 0 13 0 715
2015 356 276 10 29 3 1 17 0 692
2016 351 302 11 30 4 0 24 0 722
2017 355 293 3 26 4 0 19 0 700
2018 342 292 3 20 3 0 24 0 684
2019 295 278 5 31 1 1 29 0 640
2020 273 258 6 31 2 2 30 0 602
2021 260 208 6 19 2 1 28 0 524
2022 236 217 3 21 1 0 31 0 509
2023 246 206 3 31 2 0 34 0 522

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 Owen Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 n/a n/a n/a
1989 696 n/a n/a 11.2
1990 700 38.0 18.4 9.7
1991 735 n/a n/a n/a
1992 735 n/a n/a 15.8
1993 767 n/a 0.0 18.6
1994 758 41.0 18.5 17.4
1995 711 39.9 17.8 19.1
1996 711 39.9 17.8 19.1
1997 740 38.0 19.5 16.9
1998 784 42.0 18.7 15.6
1999 753 42.0 17.9 15
2000 710 40.5 17.5 18.6
2001 743 42.0 17.7 21.8
2002 747 41.0 18.2 27.8
2003 747 41.0 18.2 27.8
2004 741 41.5 17.9 30.4
2005 708 39.5 17.9 29.1
2006 664 36.5 18.2 31.5
2007 649 37.0 17.5 33.4
2008 641 39.0 16.4 37.6
2009 598 42.2 14.2 43.3
2010 558 34.0 16.4 44.4
2011 560 27.2 20.5 50.7
2012 504 28.0 18.0 53.4
2013 747 36.2 20.6 56.1
2014 715 43.2 16.5 57.5
2015 692 41.0 16.8 56.4
2016 722 39.0 18.5 55.4
2017 700 37.6 18.6 56.1
2018 684 40.9 16.7 64.5
2019 640 35.0 18.2 64.1
2020 602 33.0 18.2 63.3
2021 524 30.5 17.1 55.2
2022 509 31.4 16.2 64.8
2023 522 30.5 17.1 64.6

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 Owen Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 n/a n/a n/a
1989 696 n/a n/a 11.2
1990 700 38.0 18.4 9.7
1991 735 n/a n/a n/a
1992 735 n/a n/a 15.8
1993 767 n/a 0.0 18.6
1994 758 41.0 18.5 17.4
1995 711 39.9 17.8 19.1
1996 711 39.9 17.8 19.1
1997 740 38.0 19.5 16.9
1998 784 42.0 18.7 15.6
1999 753 42.0 17.9 15
2000 710 40.5 17.5 18.6
2001 743 42.0 17.7 21.8
2002 747 41.0 18.2 27.8
2003 747 41.0 18.2 27.8
2004 741 41.5 17.9 30.4
2005 708 39.5 17.9 29.1
2006 664 36.5 18.2 31.5
2007 649 37.0 17.5 33.4
2008 641 39.0 16.4 37.6
2009 598 42.2 14.2 43.3
2010 558 34.0 16.4 44.4
2011 560 27.2 20.5 50.7
2012 504 28.0 18.0 53.4
2013 747 36.2 20.6 56.1
2014 715 43.2 16.5 57.5
2015 692 41.0 16.8 56.4
2016 722 39.0 18.5 55.4
2017 700 37.6 18.6 56.1
2018 684 40.9 16.7 64.5
2019 640 35.0 18.2 64.1
2020 602 33.0 18.2 63.3
2021 524 30.5 17.1 55.2
2022 509 31.4 16.2 64.8
2023 522 30.5 17.1 64.6

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 Owen Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $781 (6.8%) $10,786 (93.2%) $11,568
2020 $1,066 (9.3%) $10,397 (90.7%) $11,463
2021 $1,640 (12.4%) $11,608 (87.6%) $13,248
2022 $2,209 (14.5%) $13,031 (85.5%) $15,241
2023 $2,524 (15.2%) $14,060 (84.8%) $16,585

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Owen Intermediate 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 1139th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1065th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Owen Intermediate School)28.132.3
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Public Schools)28.132.3
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Owen Intermediate School)22.118.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Van Buren Public Schools)22.118.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Owen Intermediate School)610.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Van Buren Public Schools)610.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Owen Intermediate School)27.230.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Public Schools)27.230.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Owen Intermediate School)26.918.4
 8.5%
   6th Grade Math (Van Buren Public Schools)26.918.4
 8.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students640522
 18.4%
African American278206
 25.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic3131
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White295246
 16.6%
Two or More Races2934
 17.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%64.6%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Owen Intermediate School

In the 2022-23 school year, 522 students attended Owen Intermediate School.

Students who attend Owen Intermediate School usually go on to attend Belleville High School

Students at Owen Intermediate School are 47% White, 39% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.


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