Very Good
#966 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 30% in state
Kinawa School
Middle School · Okemos Public Schools · Okemos, MI
An Okemos Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 KINAWA DR, Okemos, MI 48864
- Math 46% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 71% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kinawa School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Kinawa 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low199/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,145
Median home value
$358,100
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
75.7%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48864; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Michigan Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,645 | Compare → |
| Haslett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Macdonald Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 842 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Okemos Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kinawa School is listed in Okemos Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kinawa School
Kinawa School is a public middle school in Okemos, MI, part of Okemos Public Schools, serving approximately 726 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #966 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kinawa School
What grades does Kinawa School serve?
Kinawa School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Kinawa School?
Kinawa School has an enrollment of approximately 726 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinawa School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinawa School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kinawa School rank in MI?
Kinawa School ranks #966 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kinawa School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kinawa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Kinawa School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kinawa School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kinawa School a charter school?
No, Kinawa School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kinawa School a Title I school?
No, Kinawa School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kinawa School?
19.8% of students at Kinawa 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 726
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (517) 706-4702
- Area population (ZIP 48864)
- 23,548
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 48864; 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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