Needs Improvement
#3003 of 3,192 schools in MI
Owosso Middle School
Middle School · Owosso Public Schools · Owosso, MI
A middle school in Owosso, MI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
765 E NORTH ST, Owosso, MI 48867
- Math 19% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 29% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Owosso Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Owosso Middle 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,657/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Owosso), 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
$58,718
Median home value
$145,600
Median rent
$834/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48867; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corunna Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 4–7 | 3.2 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center WestEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 160 | 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.
Owosso Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Owosso Middle School is listed in Owosso Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Owosso Middle School
Owosso Middle School is a public middle school in Owosso, MI, part of Owosso Public Schools, serving approximately 644 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,003 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Owosso Middle School
What grades does Owosso Middle School serve?
Owosso Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Owosso Middle School?
Owosso Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owosso Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owosso Middle School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Owosso Middle School rank in MI?
Owosso Middle School ranks #3,003 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Owosso Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Owosso Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Owosso Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Owosso Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Owosso Middle School a charter school?
No, Owosso Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Owosso Middle School a Title I school?
No, Owosso Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owosso Middle School?
57.1% of students at Owosso Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Shiawassee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (989) 723-3460
- Area population (ZIP 48867)
- 27,399
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 48867; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.