Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ottawa Area Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ottawa Area Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ottawa Area Center's student population of 88 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ottawa Area Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ottawa Area Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2062 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ottawa Area Center's ranking?
Ottawa Area Center is ranked #2062 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ottawa Area Center?
The graduation rate of Ottawa Area Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ottawa Area Center?
88 students attend Ottawa Area Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ottawa Area Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ottawa Area Center?
Ottawa Area Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ottawa Area Center offer ?
Ottawa Area Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ottawa Area Center part of?
Ottawa Area Center is part of Ottawa Area Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
Happy staff have you smiling and comfortable. The patience for the students knows no bounds. Also, they have a pool and a sensory room.
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