Top Rankings
Otsego Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,324 students in Otsego Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Otsego Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,324 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Otsego Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
29 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,079 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
174
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
181
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
221
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,769 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,171 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,769
$18,267
Spending / Student
$13,171
$17,461
Best Otsego Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8184 North 6th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 694-7603
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 694-7603
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dix Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
503 Dix St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7703
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7703
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Otsego High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7403
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7403
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
538 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7800
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Otsego Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7500
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Otsego West Campus High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
570 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7403
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7403
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Otsego Public Schools School District?
Otsego Public Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,324 students.
What is the rank of Otsego Public Schools School District?
Otsego Public Schools School District is ranked #176 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego Public Schools School District?
90% of Otsego Public Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Otsego Public Schools School District?
Otsego Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Otsego Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,171 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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