Onsted Middle School in Onsted, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Onsted Middle School is a rural public school in Onsted, Michigan that is part of Onsted Community School District. It serves 243 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.5:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

243 Students

18 Teachers

10109 Slee Rd

Onsted, MI 49265 View local requests

http://scnc.onsted.k12.mi.us

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Onsted Middle School Demographics

42%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Onsted Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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