Summary:
The city of Ravenna, Michigan, is served by the Ravenna Public Schools district, which includes three schools—Beechnau Elementary School (PK-4), Ravenna Middle School (5-8), and Ravenna High School (9-12)—together educating about 1,001 students.
For parents comparing schools, Ravenna High School stands out as the district’s strongest performer. It boasts a 93.5% graduation rate (well above the state’s 84.0%), and its 11th graders exceed state averages in science (35.7% vs. 35.2%) and social studies (51.2% vs. 43.2%). In contrast, Ravenna Middle School shows the most consistent struggles, with rankings hovering near the 32nd-35th percentile for three straight years. Its 5th grade math proficiency is just 10.6% versus the state’s 32.2%, and most M-Step scores lag state averages by 12-21 points. Beechnau Elementary School serves the highest share of economically disadvantaged students (48% free/reduced lunch) and has improved its overall ranking from the 26th to 32nd percentile, but early-grade scores remain low—3rd grade ELA is 22.2% vs. the state’s 38.2%.
Key takeaways for families: Math proficiency declines sharply as students advance, hitting a low point in middle school before recovering slightly on the SAT. An unusual bright spot is that 8th graders at Ravenna Middle School scored 67.6% on PSAT ELA, actually beating the state average—despite weak M-Step ELA results. Chronic absenteeism is highest at the high school (28.4%, above the state’s 27.9%), yet graduation rates remain strong, suggesting supports are in place. Spending varies notably, with Beechnau Elementary spending the most per student ($16,098) but showing the largest achievement gaps, while Ravenna High School spends the least ($13,963) yet performs best—indicating resource allocation alone doesn’t drive outcomes. The district overall has held a stable 2-star rating, but a district-wide score decline from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 may reflect test changes rather than true learning loss.
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