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Owosso Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,906 students in Owosso Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Owosso Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2,906 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Owosso Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#601 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
28 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,609 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
230
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
223
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
234
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
230
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
190
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
242
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
223
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,650 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,038 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,650
$18,267
Spending / Student
$17,038
$17,461
Best Owosso Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owosso High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 East North St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-8231
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 West Oliver St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-2790
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-2790
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 East Oliver St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-7361
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-7361
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Owosso Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
765 E North St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3460
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3460
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
645 Alger Street
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2839
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2839
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #66.
Bryant School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Hampton St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-4355
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-4355
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Owosso Public Schools School District?
Owosso Public Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,906 students.
What is the rank of Owosso Public Schools School District?
Owosso Public Schools School District is ranked #594 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Owosso Public Schools School District?
90% of Owosso Public Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Owosso Public Schools School District?
Owosso 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 Owosso Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,038 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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