Serving 361 students in grades 6-8, Otsego Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otsego Junior High School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Otsego Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otsego Junior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1817 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otsego Junior High School's ranking?
Otsego Junior High School is ranked #1817 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Otsego Junior High School?
361 students attend Otsego Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Otsego Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otsego Junior High School?
Otsego Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Otsego Junior High School offer ?
Otsego Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otsego Junior High School part of?
Otsego Junior High School is part of Otsego Local School District.
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