Top Rankings
Ottawa Area Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 236 students in Ottawa Area Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Ottawa Area Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
236 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ottawa Area Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#628 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
73%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $632,674 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $612,657 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$149 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$632,674
$18,510
Spending / Student
$612,657
$17,693
Best Ottawa Area Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheldon Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6542 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Careerline Tech Center
Vocational School
13663 Port Sheldon St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8950
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8950
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roerinkknoll Education Center
Special Education School
455 E 8th St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8944
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8944
Grades: Inquire with school
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ottawa Area Independent School District?
Ottawa Area Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 236 students.
What is the rank of Ottawa Area Independent School District?
Ottawa Area Independent School District is ranked #458 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa Area Independent School District?
73% of Ottawa Area Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Independent School District?
Ottawa Area Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ottawa Area Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $612,657 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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