OJ DeJonge Middle School

Ludington Area School District
706 E TINKHAM AVE
LUDINGTON, MI 49431
477 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
OJ DeJonge Middle School is a public school located in Ludington, Michigan, serving as part of the Ludington Area School District. Situated on East Tinkham Avenue, the school focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Ludington Area School District, which emphasizes providing diverse learning opportunities and maintaining a supportive environment. Through its curriculum and extracurricular programs, OJ DeJonge Middle School strives to encourage student engagement, critical thinking, and a sense of school pride. For families seeking more detailed information regarding current academic initiatives, school calendars, or administrative contact details, the district maintains an official website at http://www.lasd.net.
477
Total Students
28.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    399 (83.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    42 (8.8 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Ludington Area School District
Phone: (231)845-3810
Website: http://www.lasd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 164
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 6 167
Grade 7 164
Grade 8 146
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mason County Central MS
Mason County Central Schools
297 Students
310 W BERYL ST
SCOTTVILLE, MI 49454 (7.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th