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#1117 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 35% in state

Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School

High School · Owendale-gagetown Area School District · Owendale, MI

An Owendale-gagetown Area School District high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7166 EAST MAIN ST, Owendale, MI 48754

  • Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 40% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$16,331
Chronic Absenteeism44.7%

Students at Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

76.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Owendalegagetown Jrsr High 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low195/100K

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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

$71,518

Median home value

$108,300

Median rent

$775/mo

College educated

6.1%

Homeownership

90.8%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48754; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Owendale-gagetown Area School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,331NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School is listed in Owendale-Gagetown Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School

Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School is a public high school in Owendale, MI, part of Owendale-gagetown Area School District, serving approximately 76 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,117 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School

What grades does Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School serve?

Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School?

Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School rank in MI?

Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School ranks #1,117 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School a charter school?

No, Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School a Title I school?

No, Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owendalegagetown Jrsr High School?

76.3% of students at Owendalegagetown Jrsr High 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Huron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.7%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 48754)
979
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
46.9
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 48754; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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