Big Rapids Public Schools School District
School District · Big Rapids, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,664
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,664
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Evaluating Big Rapids Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Big Rapids Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Riverview Elementary School
Big Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Big Rapids High School
Big Rapids · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Big Rapids Virtual School
Big Rapids · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#193 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,664
$1,919 vs Michigan median
District size
2,383 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Big Rapids Public Schools ranks #193 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Big Rapids Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Riverview Elementary School (8.5/10), Big Rapids High School (6.6/10), and Big Rapids Virtual School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Big Rapids Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverview Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Big Rapids High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Big Rapids Virtual School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Big Rapids Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Brookside Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Big Rapids Public Schools
Big Rapids Public Schools is a Big Rapids, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,383 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1. The district invests $12,664 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Big Rapids Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Big Rapids Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 44.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Big Rapids Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Big Rapids Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Big Rapids Public Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Big Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 2,383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Big Rapids Public Schools?
Big Rapids Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Big Rapids Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Big Rapids Public Schools is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Big Rapids Public Schools?
Big Rapids Public Schools spends $12,664 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Rapids Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Big Rapids Public Schools is 20.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Big Rapids Public Schools?
Riverview Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Big Rapids Public Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Big Rapids Public Schools?
Across schools in Big Rapids Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Big Rapids Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Big Rapids Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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