Summary:
Zip code 49675 is home to a single school, Onekama Consolidated Schools, a K-12 institution serving 294 students in the rural community of Onekama, MI, and operating as its own district, Onekama Consolidated Schools.
For parents, this school is a standout performer in several key areas. The graduation rate is exceptional at 96%, well above the state average of 84%, and the dropout rate is just 4%. The school also excels in science, with proficiency rates dramatically higher than the state across all tested grades—for example, 76.5% of 5th graders are proficient in science compared to 40% statewide. Early elementary literacy is another strength, with 4th and 5th grade ELA proficiency at 68.2% and 76.5%, respectively, far outpacing state averages. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $19,548 per pupil and maintaining a favorable 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio, which supports individualized attention.
The primary area of concern is mathematics, particularly in middle school. While 5th grade math proficiency is a strong 64.7%, it plummets to just 23.1% in 6th grade and remains low in 7th and 8th grades, with 8th grade PSAT math proficiency at only 20% versus the state's 33.2%. This "middle school math slump" suggests a transition issue that could be addressed with targeted interventions. High school SAT math also lags at 39.1% proficiency, though reading and writing scores are strong. Chronic absenteeism is a positive note at 17%, well below the state's 27.9%. With 37.76% of students on free/reduced lunch, the school serves a moderate-poverty population yet still outperforms state averages in most subjects, indicating effective support systems and a strong community educational hub.
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