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#1407 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 44% in state
Ottawa Area Center
School · Ottawa Area ISD · Allendale, MI
An Ottawa Area ISD school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
10160 96TH AVE, Allendale, MI 49401
- Math 50% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 50% vs MI 46% (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ottawa Area Center score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ottawa Area Center 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$73,020
Median home value
$298,700
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Sheldon Pines SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ottawa Area ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $350,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ottawa Area Center is listed in Ottawa Area ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ottawa Area Center
Ottawa Area Center is a public school in Allendale, MI, part of Ottawa Area ISD, serving approximately 88 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,407 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ottawa Area Center
What grades does Ottawa Area Center serve?
Ottawa Area Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ottawa Area Center?
Ottawa Area Center has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Area Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Area Center is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ottawa Area Center rank in MI?
Ottawa Area Center ranks #1,407 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ottawa Area Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ottawa Area Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Ottawa Area Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ottawa Area Center has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ottawa Area Center a charter school?
No, Ottawa Area Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ottawa Area Center a Title I school?
No, Ottawa Area Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ottawa Area Center?
36.4% of students at Ottawa Area Center 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (616) 895-4303
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49401)
- 28,941
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 21.6
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 49401; 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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