B+
Above Average
84/100

OJ DeJonge Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 706 E TINKHAM AVE, Ludington, MI 49431
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 64th percentile in Michigan
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.23 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 70th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
477
Students
enrolled
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%70/100Students gain 1.23 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 86th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (+4 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%44%reading +1 pts, math -1 pts61st percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -13 pts, math -10 pts14th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%35%reading -11 pts, math +1 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +4 pts, math +4 pts53rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 706 E TINKHAM AVE
City Ludington
ZIP Code 49431
District 2622200
NCES School ID 262220005934
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49431

Understanding the community around OJ DeJonge Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,715
Per Capita Income $36,708
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,400
Median Rent $865
Owner-Occupied 73.1%
Renter-Occupied 26.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for OJ DeJonge Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.2%
Hispanic/Latino 8.4%
Two or More Races 6.1%
Black 0.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 477
Teachers (FTE) 28.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for OJ DeJonge Middle School?
OJ DeJonge Middle School has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend OJ DeJonge Middle School?
OJ DeJonge Middle School has 477 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does OJ DeJonge Middle School serve?
OJ DeJonge Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does OJ DeJonge Middle School receive per student?
OJ DeJonge Middle School receives $20,349 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around OJ DeJonge Middle School in 49431 ▼
Avg Home Value
$313,911
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,600
1-Year Change
+8.5%
% Renters
26.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026