Very Good
#879 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 28% in state
Ontonagon Area School
School · Ontonagon Area School District · Ontonagon, MI
A school in Ontonagon, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 PARKER AVE, Ontonagon, MI 49953
- Math 32% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ontonagon Area School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ontonagon Area 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low68/100K
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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
$55,647
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$557/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ontonagon Area School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ontonagon Area School is listed in Ontonagon Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ontonagon Area School
Ontonagon Area School is a public school in Ontonagon, MI, part of Ontonagon Area School District, serving approximately 250 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #879 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ontonagon Area School
What grades does Ontonagon Area School serve?
Ontonagon Area School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Ontonagon Area School?
Ontonagon Area School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ontonagon Area School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ontonagon Area 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 Ontonagon Area School rank in MI?
Ontonagon Area School ranks #879 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ontonagon Area School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ontonagon Area School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ontonagon Area School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ontonagon Area School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ontonagon Area School a charter school?
No, Ontonagon Area School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ontonagon Area School a Title I school?
No, Ontonagon Area School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ontonagon Area School?
57.2% of students at Ontonagon Area 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ontonagon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (906) 813-0614
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 49953)
- 2,261
- Area median age
- 60.3
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 49953; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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