Plainwell Middle School vs. Otsego Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Plainwell Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 524 students in grades 6-8, Otsego 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 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
603 students
524 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1531 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1336 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
201
159
Grade 7 Students
199
188
Grade 8 Students
203
177
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%