Black River Public School Middlehigh
Tel:
(616) 355-0055
- Black River Public School Middlehigh serves 557 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Black River Public School Middlehigh placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Black River Public School Middlehigh places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Black River Public School Middlehigh's student population of 557 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 557 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Black River Public School Middlehigh is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Black River Public School Middlehigh is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1271 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 75% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.52 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Black River Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Black River Public School Middlehigh is Holland Virtual Technical High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Black River Public School Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holland Black River Public School Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 396 students
0.0 miles
513 Columbia Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055 0.0 K-5 396 - Holland East Grades: K-7 | 585 students
0.5 miles
373 East 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2425 0.5 K-7 585 - Holland Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte Magnet School
Grades: K-7 | 315 students
1.0 miles
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2000 1.0 K-7 315 - Holland Holland Virtual Technical High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 47 students
1.0 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2815 1.0 6-12 47 - Holland Holland High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,459 student
1.1 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2200 1.1 8-12 1,459
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