Big Rapids Public Schools

The Big Rapids Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Within the district, Riverview Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the top 5% of elementary schools in Michigan and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Riverview's students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Brookside Elementary School appears to be the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools with proficiency rates lagging behind the district and state.

The district's graduation and dropout rates are around the state average, with Big Rapids Virtual School struggling the most academically. Chronic absenteeism rates are high across the district, which likely contributes to the lower academic outcomes, especially at the middle and high school levels. The wide range in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios indicates potential resource allocation differences between schools that may impact their ability to support student learning.