Serving 106 students in grades 6-8, Onaway Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ona way Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Onaway, MI, encompassing approximately 408.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 19.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onaway Middle School's student population of 106 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Onaway Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onaway Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onaway Middle School's ranking?
Onaway Middle School is ranked #1506 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Onaway Middle School often compared to?
Onaway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers City High School, Onaway Elementary School, Posen Consolidated High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Onaway Middle School?
106 students attend Onaway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Onaway Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onaway Middle School?
Onaway Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Onaway Middle School offer ?
Onaway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Onaway Middle School part of?
Onaway Middle School is part of Onaway Area Community School District.
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