Otsego Middle School

www.otsegops.org

542 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Otsego Middle School, located at 540 Washington St in Otsego, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub within the Otsego Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience that includes various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services. As part of the broader Otsego Public Schools network, the middle school benefits from a community-oriented philosophy that prioritizes communication between staff, students, and families. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty contacts, the district’s website at [http://www.otsegops.org](http://www.otsegops.org) serves as the primary resource for the community.

542

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otsego Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	23
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
475 (87.6%)
Two or More
31 (5.7%)
Hispanic
23 (4.2%)
Black
8 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Otsego Public Schools
Phone:	(269)694-7500
Website:	http://www.otsegops.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 183

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 177