Top Rankings
Black River Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 964 students in Black River Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Black River Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
964 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Black River Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
23%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
18%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
62%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,133 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,540 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,133
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,540
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Best Black River Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: 6-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Black River Public School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
513 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Black River Public School District?
Black River Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 964 students.
What is the rank of Black River Public School District?
Black River Public School District is ranked #99 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Black River Public School District?
62% of Black River Public School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Black River Public School District?
Black River Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Black River Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,540 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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