Otsego Junior High

Summary:

Otsego Junior High is a public middle school in Bowling Green, Ohio, serving 366 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bowling Green City School District, which is ranked 297 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Otsego Junior High consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests, with 78.7% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school also excels in Mathematics and English Language Arts, with 6th-8th grade students scoring above the state averages. Otsego Junior High ranks very highly for its gifted and talented student population, placing in the top 20 out of 196 Ohio middle schools, and also performs well for its special education students, ranking in the top 243 out of 563 Ohio middle schools.

While Otsego Junior High's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the nearby middle schools in the region, such as Swanton Middle School, Liberty Center Middle School, and Eastwood Middle School, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 283 out of 1,050 Ohio middle schools in 2018-2019 to 352 out of 1,046 in 2023-2024, suggesting the need to re-evaluate strategies to maintain its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 18505 Tontogany Creek Rd Ste 3
       Bowling Green, OH  43402


(419) 823-4381

District: Otsego Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
352nd of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,444 Help


Students who attend Otsego Junior High usually attend:

High:    Otsego High School

Feeder schools for Otsego Junior High:

Elementary:    Otsego Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Hispanic:
6.9%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Otsego Junior High ranks better than 66.3% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.56. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Hispanic (6.9%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Otsego Junior High is 18. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otsego Junior High is $10,444.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Otsego Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Otsego Junior High 352nd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Otsego Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Otsego Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Otsego Local 297th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Otsego Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Otsego Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.55 334th 692 51.7%
2006 57.39 397th 732 45.8%
2007 56.25 470th 837 43.8%
2008 67.05 331st 835 60.4%
2009 76.91 181st 858 78.9%
2010 73.40 253rd 895 71.7%
2011 72.61 281st 925 69.6%
2012 71.22 331st 989 66.5%
2013 71.90 327th 1001 67.3%
2014 68.61 380th 1008 62.3%
2015 43.58 655th 1035 36.7%
2016 62.55 446th 1050 57.5%
2017 60.47 492nd 1038 52.6%
2018 69.19 340th 1010 66.3%
2019 72.64 283rd 1050 73.0%
2021 72.73 287th 1037 72.3%
2022 58.64 451st 1017 55.7%
2023 62.82 437th 1048 58.3%
2024 68.56 352nd 1046 66.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Otsego Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.37 287th 590 51.4%
2024 46.24 243rd 563 56.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Otsego Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.75 260th 924 71.9%
2019 55.88 466th 945 50.7%
2021 58.39 369th 923 60.0%
2022 49.62 486th 947 48.7%
2023 38.44 618th 974 36.6%
2024 53.25 475th 989 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Otsego Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.35 328th 897 63.4%
2019 70.13 308th 917 66.4%
2021 72.46 244th 910 73.2%
2022 57.35 430th 925 53.5%
2023 56.73 443rd 943 53.0%
2024 61.68 390th 942 58.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Otsego Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.46 151st 643 76.5%
2019 55.24 234th 658 64.4%
2021 63.36 132nd 576 77.1%
2022 43.28 283rd 565 49.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Otsego Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.05 139th 521 73.3%
2022 70.22 36th 241 85.1%
2024 72.68 20th 196 89.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Otsego Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.21 305th 916 66.7%
2019 73.19 252nd 933 73.0%
2021 68.92 287th 924 68.9%
2022 51.83 467th 946 50.6%
2023 62.72 382nd 963 60.3%
2024 69.10 301st 958 68.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Otsego Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.98 86th 222 61.3%
2022 43.84 138th 247 44.1%
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Rank History for White students at Otsego Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.06 348th 781 55.4%
2019 65.34 283rd 796 64.4%
2021 62.14 307th 781 60.7%
2022 45.59 460th 809 43.1%
2023 48.97 443rd 805 45.0%
2024 55.66 364th 795 54.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Otsego Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 258 3 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1989 235 2 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1990 224 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1991 238 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1992 233 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a -9 232
1993 256 1 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1994 272 2 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1995 309 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1996 309 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1997 296 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1998 283 0 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 266 0 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 243 3 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 254
2001 247 4 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 253 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 2 261
2003 253 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 2 261
2004 258 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 5 269
2005 245 0 1 9 1 n/a n/a 5 261
2006 252 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 6 270
2007 249 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 7 274
2008 252 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 1 265
2009 263 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 4 277
2010 376 3 0 13 0 n/a n/a 10 402
2011 320 1 0 30 0 0 6 0 357
2012 328 1 0 32 1 0 6 0 368
2013 230 1 0 18 1 0 4 0 254
2014 346 2 0 24 2 0 7 0 381
2015 326 1 1 19 0 0 2 0 349
2016 310 0 1 21 0 0 2 0 334
2017 312 1 1 28 0 0 2 0 344
2018 305 2 1 28 0 0 3 0 339
2019 317 3 1 32 0 0 3 0 356
2020 309 4 2 34 0 0 7 0 356
2021 323 4 3 31 0 0 1 0 362
2022 333 6 4 34 0 0 1 0 378
2023 330 4 3 25 1 1 2 0 366
2024 326 4 2 25 1 1 2 0 361

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Otsego Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 13.0 21.1 0
1989 255 13.0 19.6 n/a
1990 236 13.0 18.1 n/a
1991 252 13.0 19.3 n/a
1992 232 13.0 17.8 11.6
1993 270 13.0 20.8 9.6
1994 283 13.6 20.8 8.5
1995 319 13.7 23.3 7.8
1996 319 13.7 23.3 7.8
1997 307 14.0 21.9 7.5
1998 297 16.5 18.0 10.4
1999 277 16.9 16.4 14.8
2000 254 16.0 15.9 19.3
2001 264 17.0 15.5 9.1
2002 261 17.0 15.4 13.9
2003 261 17.0 15.4 13.9
2004 269 17.0 15.8 12.5
2005 261 17.0 15.4 10.2
2006 270 17.0 15.9 17.4
2007 274 16.1 17.0 19.1
2008 265 16.4 16.2 n/a
2009 277 15.4 18.0 0
2010 402 19.3 20.7 0
2011 357 22.3 15.9 0
2012 368 16.8 21.8 0
2013 254 14.0 18.1 35.4
2014 381 18.0 21.1 0
2015 349 n/a n/a 0
2016 334 16.0 20.8 0
2017 344 17.0 20.2 n/a
2018 339 17.0 19.9 n/a
2019 356 16.0 22.2 n/a
2020 356 17.0 20.9 n/a
2021 362 16.0 22.6 n/a
2022 378 18.0 21.0 n/a
2023 366 n/a n/a n/a
2024 361 20.0 18.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Otsego Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 13.0 21.1 0
1989 255 13.0 19.6 n/a
1990 236 13.0 18.1 n/a
1991 252 13.0 19.3 n/a
1992 232 13.0 17.8 11.6
1993 270 13.0 20.8 9.6
1994 283 13.6 20.8 8.5
1995 319 13.7 23.3 7.8
1996 319 13.7 23.3 7.8
1997 307 14.0 21.9 7.5
1998 297 16.5 18.0 10.4
1999 277 16.9 16.4 14.8
2000 254 16.0 15.9 19.3
2001 264 17.0 15.5 9.1
2002 261 17.0 15.4 13.9
2003 261 17.0 15.4 13.9
2004 269 17.0 15.8 12.5
2005 261 17.0 15.4 10.2
2006 270 17.0 15.9 17.4
2007 274 16.1 17.0 19.1
2008 265 16.4 16.2 n/a
2009 277 15.4 18.0 0
2010 402 19.3 20.7 0
2011 357 22.3 15.9 0
2012 368 16.8 21.8 0
2013 254 14.0 18.1 35.4
2014 381 18.0 21.1 0
2015 349 n/a n/a 0
2016 334 16.0 20.8 0
2017 344 17.0 20.2 n/a
2018 339 17.0 19.9 n/a
2019 356 16.0 22.2 n/a
2020 356 17.0 20.9 n/a
2021 362 16.0 22.6 n/a
2022 378 18.0 21.0 n/a
2023 366 n/a n/a n/a
2024 361 20.0 18.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Otsego Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,980
2022 $8,151
2023 $10,045
2024 $10,444

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Otsego Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 283rd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 437th of 1048 Middle schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Otsego Junior High)69.845.7
 24.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Otsego Local)69.845.7
 24.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Junior High)63.262.9
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Local)63.262.9
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Otsego Junior High)68.464.5
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Otsego Local)68.464.5
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Junior High)82.370.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Local)82.370.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Otsego Junior High)77.274.4
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Otsego Local)77.274.4
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Otsego Junior High)66.336.1
 30.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Otsego Local)66.336.1
 30.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Junior High)63.257.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Local)63.257.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Otsego Junior High)10073.2
 26.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Otsego Local)78.252.8
 25.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students356366
 2.8%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic3225
 21.9%
Pacific Islander01
White317330
 4.1%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%


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Otsego Junior High ranks 352nd of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Otsego Junior High usually go on to attend Otsego High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 361 students attended Otsego Junior High.

Students at Otsego Junior High are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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