Below Average
#2843 of 3,192 schools in MI
Central School
Elementary School · Owosso Public Schools · Owosso, MI
An Owosso Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 WEST OLIVER ST, Owosso, MI 48867
- Math 40% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,657/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Owosso), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,718
Median home value
$145,600
Median rent
$834/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48867; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Salem Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| St Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Bryant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 463 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Owosso Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central School is listed in Owosso Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central School
Central School is a public elementary school in Owosso, MI, part of Owosso Public Schools, serving approximately 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,843 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central School
What grades does Central School serve?
Central School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central School rank in MI?
Central School ranks #2,843 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central School a charter school?
No, Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central School a Title I school?
No, Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central School?
45.3% of students at Central School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Shiawassee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (989) 723-2790
- Area population (ZIP 48867)
- 27,399
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48867; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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