For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,847 students in Birch Run Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Birch Run Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority 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
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,847 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Birch Run Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
32 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,674 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
145
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
158
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,194 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,502
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,194
$17,461
Best Birch Run Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Run Progressive High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Birch Run High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall Greene Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8225 Main St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Grades: 5-8
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12440 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9011
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9011
Grades: PK-4
| 680 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Birch Run Area Schools School District?
Birch Run Area Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,847 students.
What is the rank of Birch Run Area Schools School District?
Birch Run Area Schools School District is ranked #340 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Birch Run Area Schools School District?
91% of Birch Run Area Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Birch Run Area Schools School District?
Birch Run Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Birch Run Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,194 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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