Owen Intermediate School

www.vanburenschools.net

522 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Owen Intermediate School, located at 45201 Owen Street in Belleville, Michigan, is a key component of the Van Buren Public Schools district. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and middle school education. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the transition toward more complex, subject-specific coursework.

As part of the Van Buren school community, Owen Intermediate focuses on equipping students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and integrating technology into the classroom, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Families looking for more specific information regarding school programs, academic calendars, or district resources can visit their official website at [http://www.vanburenschools.net](http://www.vanburenschools.net).

522

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Owen Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	31
Black	206
Asian	3
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
246 (47.1 %)
Black
206 (39.5 %)
Two or More
34 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
31 (5.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Van Buren Public Schools
Phone:	(734)697-8711
Website:	http://www.vanburenschools.net
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 276

Grade 6 246