For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,188 students in Big Rapids Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Big Rapids Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,188 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Big Rapids Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#228 out of 855 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
48%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
58 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
1,941 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
199
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
202
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
194
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
190
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,564 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,468 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,564
$18,267
Spending / Student
$17,468
$17,461
Best Big Rapids Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
509 Willow Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-2550
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-2550
Grades: K-4
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Big Rapids High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21175 15 Mile Rd
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7651
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
Big Rapids Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 North Warren Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9965
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9965
Grades: 5-8
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Escott St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-8323
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-8323
Grades: PK-4
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Big Rapids Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14980 215th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Rapids Public Schools School District?
Big Rapids Public Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,188 students.
What is the rank of Big Rapids Public Schools School District?
Big Rapids Public Schools School District is ranked #212 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Rapids Public Schools School District?
89% of Big Rapids Public Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Rapids Public Schools School District?
Big Rapids Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Big Rapids Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,468 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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