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Ottawa Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 276 students

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Posted November 2, 2006

This is a great school and the perfect experience for little ones starting their school careers. A strong maternal influence, yet two excellent male teachers to serve as role models for the boys. Some of the best teachers have retired in recent years or currently on leave, however the principal sets a tone for all in terms of really caring about the kids, creativity and encouraging students to do their best.Some teachers are definitely better than others. Take the time to find out which are ythe best, request them for your child and you will never be sorry.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

138 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
32%

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

138 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
57%

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

125 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
42%

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

125 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
63%

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

125 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 71%
Black 5% 20%
Hispanic 2% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Karin Falkenstein
Fax number
  • (269) 695-8426

Programs

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109 Ottawa St
Buchanan, MI 49107
Website: Click here
Phone: (269) 695-8409

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