Below Average
#2621 of 3,192 schools in MI
Owen Intermediate School
Middle School · Van Buren Public Schools · Belleville, MI
A Van Buren Public Schools middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45201 OWEN ST, Belleville, MI 48111
- Math 20% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Owen Intermediate School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Owen Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,343/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belleville), 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
$74,125
Median home value
$239,400
Median rent
$1,162/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Mcbride Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–9 | 2.2 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Romulus Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 449 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Van Buren Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,796NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Owen Intermediate School is listed in Van Buren Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Owen Intermediate School
Owen Intermediate School is a public middle school in Belleville, MI, part of Van Buren Public Schools, serving approximately 546 students in grades 4th-6th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,621 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Owen Intermediate School
What grades does Owen Intermediate School serve?
Owen Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Owen Intermediate School?
Owen Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owen Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owen Intermediate School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Owen Intermediate School rank in MI?
Owen Intermediate School ranks #2,621 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Owen Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Owen Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Owen Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Owen Intermediate School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Owen Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Owen Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Owen Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Owen Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owen Intermediate School?
60.3% of students at Owen Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (734) 697-8711
- Area population (ZIP 48111)
- 44,193
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 48111; 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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