ONAWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Onaway Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Onaway Area Community School District school district, located in ONAWAY, MI with about 140 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Onaway Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Onaway Middle School, located at 4549 M 33 in Onaway, Michigan, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Onaway Area Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary learning and high school readiness by fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on a diverse curriculum and supportive instruction, the middle school aims to prepare its students to meet the challenges of higher-level academics while helping them build a strong foundation of responsibility and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Onaway, benefiting from the close-knit nature of the surrounding Presque Isle County community. Because of its size, Onaway Middle School is often able to provide a more personalized educational experience, allowing faculty to closely mentor students during these formative years. The institution maintains a commitment to the "Onaway Cardinal" spirit, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities and sports that promote school pride, teamwork, and a well-rounded development beyond the traditional classroom setting.

For more information, contact Onaway Middle School at (989) 733-4850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.