Very Good
#389 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 12% in state
Bark Riverharris Elementary School
Elementary School · Bark River-harris School District · Harris, MI
A Bark River-harris School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 350, Harris, MI 49845
- Math 50% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bark Riverharris Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bark River-harris School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bark Riverharris Elementary School is listed in Bark River-Harris School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bark Riverharris Elementary School
Bark Riverharris Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harris, MI, part of Bark River-harris School District, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bark Riverharris Elementary School
What grades does Bark Riverharris Elementary School serve?
Bark Riverharris Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bark Riverharris Elementary School?
Bark Riverharris Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bark Riverharris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bark Riverharris Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bark Riverharris Elementary School rank in MI?
Bark Riverharris Elementary School ranks #389 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bark Riverharris Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bark Riverharris Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bark Riverharris Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bark Riverharris Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bark Riverharris Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bark Riverharris Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bark Riverharris Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bark Riverharris Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bark Riverharris Elementary School?
54.0% of students at Bark Riverharris Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Menominee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (906) 466-5334
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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