Birch Run Area Schools School District
School District · Birch Run, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,776
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,776
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Evaluating Birch Run Area Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Birch Run Area 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.
Birch Run High School
Birch Run · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marshall Greene Middle School
Birch Run · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Elementary School
Birch Run · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#349 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,800
$1,783 vs Michigan median
District size
1,776 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Birch Run Area Schools ranks #349 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Birch Run Area Schools's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Birch Run High School (7.0/10), Marshall Greene Middle School (5.5/10), and North Elementary School (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Birch Run Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birch Run High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Marshall Greene Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | North Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Birch Run Area Schools
Birch Run Area Schools is a Birch Run, Michigan school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,776 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. District-level spending was $12,800 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Birch Run Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Birch Run High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Birch Run Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 51.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Birch Run Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Birch Run Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Birch Run Area Schools
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Birch Run
- Total Enrollment
- 1,776
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- District spending per student
- $12,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Birch Run Area Schools?
Birch Run Area Schools has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Birch Run Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Birch Run Area Schools is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Birch Run Area Schools?
Birch Run Area Schools's district-level spending was $12,800 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Birch Run Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Birch Run Area Schools is 20:1.
What is the top-rated school in Birch Run Area Schools?
Birch Run High School is the highest-rated school in Birch Run Area Schools with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Birch Run Area Schools?
Across schools in Birch Run Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Birch Run Area Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Birch Run Area Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 4 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.0%
How we rate schools
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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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