Middle Schools in Onsted Community Schools

Onsted Community Schools has a single middle school, Onsted Middle School, serving grades 6-8. Located in Onsted, Michigan, the school faces some academic challenges, with proficiency rates in core subjects generally below state averages, despite having relatively high per-student spending and a favorable student-teacher ratio.

Onsted Middle School has consistently received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking between 306 and 422 out of 890-897 Michigan middle schools over the past three school years. While the school's 8th-grade PSAT performance in English Language Arts and Math is on par with state averages, its overall proficiency rates in subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies lag behind. The school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 41.9% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these academic challenges, Onsted Middle School's per-student spending for the 2023-2024 school year is $18,515, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9, suggesting a favorable classroom environment. The school's leadership and the Onsted Community Schools district may need to explore strategies and interventions to address the academic performance gaps and support the needs of their student population.