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Ontonagon Area Junior/Senior High School

Public | 6-12 | 291 students

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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 40% in 2013.

25 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
52%

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

25 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
72%

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
64%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
30%

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

30 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
60%

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

30 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
28%
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.

28 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
14%

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

28 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
54%

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

31 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
63%
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

Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 29% in 2013.

34 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%
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 29% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME 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 state standard.

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 MME 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

Reading

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME 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 state standard.

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 MME 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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 71%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Black 0% 20%
Hispanic N/A 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 34%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
  • Mr. John Shiner
Fax number
  • (906) 884-2742

Programs

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701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
Phone: (906) 884-4433

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