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C.W. Otto Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 578 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

Teachers care about the kids, no matter what. And they stick together, not undermining each other.


Posted September 23, 2009

Lack of adequate resources for both staff and students. Students ran the school, unorganized and inefficient.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2007

I think Otto middle school is a very great and organized school. I think the staff has a great crontrol over the school and thats really important. I used to go to Otto but I moved if I have the chance I would come back in a heart beat. Keep up the good work you guys.


Posted October 12, 2007

my daughter goes to Otto, she has been since 6th grade, she takes all honors classes and loves volleyball. her and I both love this school and the teachers in it. I also think it needs an update on the building. I'm very sad Mr.DOig has left but I have yet to meet the new principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2007

It's dark and depressing and kills the spirit and love for learning that kids have. There are a few outstanding teachers there, but they are evenly balanced by others. Find an alternative!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 40% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
70%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
49%
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 38% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
5%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
20%
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 33% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
45%
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 38% 71%
Black 37% 20%
Hispanic 19% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 76%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Sandra Noecker
Fax number
  • (517) 755-1159

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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500 East Thomas St
Lansing, MI 48906
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Phone: (517) 755-1150

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