Black River Public School School District
School District · Holland, Michigan
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
946
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
946
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Black River Public School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Black River Public School as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Black River Public School Elementary
Holland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Holland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#19 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,620
$2,963 vs Michigan median
District size
946 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Black River Public School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black River Public School Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Black River Public School Middlehigh | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Black River Public School
Black River Public School is a Holland, Michigan school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 946 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $11,620 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Black River Public School is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Black River Public School Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Black River Public School students show an average math proficiency of 47.2% and ELA proficiency of 71.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Black River Public School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Black River Public School with test data.
Schools in Black River Public School
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Holland
- Total Enrollment
- 946
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- District spending per student
- $11,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Black River Public School?
Black River Public School has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Black River Public School?
The average composite rating for Black River Public School is 8.0/10. 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 Black River Public School?
Black River Public School's district-level spending was $11,620 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 Black River Public School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Black River Public School is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Black River Public School?
Black River Public School Elementary is the highest-rated school in Black River Public School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Black River Public School?
Across schools in Black River Public School with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.9%
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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