Top Rankings
Ottawa Area ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 243 students in Ottawa Area ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Ottawa Area ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
243 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Ottawa Area ISD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 863 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
180 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
74%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
5
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
9
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
140
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $614,449 is higher than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $595,008 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$149 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$614,449
$18,261
Spending / Student
$595,008
$17,455
Best Ottawa Area ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheldon Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6542 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Careerline Tech Center
Vocational School
13663 Port Sheldon St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8950
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8950
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roerinkknoll Education Center
Special Education School
455 E 8th Street
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8940
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8940
Grades: Inquire with school
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ottawa Area ISD School District?
Ottawa Area ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 243 students.
What is the rank of Ottawa Area ISD School District?
Ottawa Area ISD School District is ranked #309 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa Area ISD School District?
74% of Ottawa Area ISD School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ottawa Area ISD School District?
Ottawa Area ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ottawa Area ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $595,008 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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