Schools in Zip Code 49265

Zip code 49265 is served by the three schools of Onsted Community Schools, a 3-star district ranked in the 56th percentile statewide, enrolling roughly 1,144 students across elementary, middle, and high school grades in a predominantly rural area with below-average poverty rates.

Among the three schools, Onsted Community High School is the most volatile yet potentially impressive, swinging from the 20th percentile (1 star) in 2023-2024 to the 80th percentile (4 stars) the following year before settling at the 67th percentile (3 stars). It posts strong graduation (87.5%) and very low dropout (3.1%) rates, and its 11th graders score well above state averages in Science (45.9% proficient) and Social Studies (46.9%). However, its chronic absenteeism rate of 33.5% is a red flag, nearly 10 points above the district average, and it has the highest student-teacher ratio (20.9) with the lowest per-student spending ($13,912). Onsted Elementary is the district's steady anchor, maintaining a consistent 51st-54th percentile ranking over three years, though it shows no dramatic highs. Onsted Middle School stands out for its exceptional 8th-grade ELA performance, with 79.3% proficiency on the PSAT 8/9—14.5 points above the state—and it also enjoys the highest per-student spending ($18,092) and lowest student-teacher ratio (12.3), which may explain that success.

The most pressing systemic issue is math proficiency, which lags state averages across all grade levels—from 21.6% of 5th graders to just 25.8% of 11th graders on the SAT. This creates a stark contrast at the high school, where humanities and sciences thrive but math remains a weakness. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a district-wide concern, particularly at the high school (33.5%) and middle school (26.5%), both above state averages. For parents, this district offers a solid, average education with notable bright spots in middle school ELA and high school science, but they should investigate math support and attendance patterns closely.