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#2107 of 3,192 schools in MI
Big Rapids Middle School
Middle School · Big Rapids Public Schools · Big Rapids, MI
A middle school in Big Rapids, MI serving grades 5th – 8th.
500 NORTH WARREN AVE, Big Rapids, MI 49307
- Math 28% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Rapids Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Rapids Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,832/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Big Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,803
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecostaosceola Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Big Rapids Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Big Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Rapids Middle School is listed in Big Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Rapids Middle School
Big Rapids Middle School is a public middle school in Big Rapids, MI, part of Big Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 618 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,107 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Rapids Middle School
What grades does Big Rapids Middle School serve?
Big Rapids Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Big Rapids Middle School?
Big Rapids Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Rapids Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Rapids Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Rapids Middle School rank in MI?
Big Rapids Middle School ranks #2,107 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Big Rapids Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Rapids Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Big Rapids Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Rapids Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Rapids Middle School a charter school?
No, Big Rapids Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Rapids Middle School a Title I school?
No, Big Rapids Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Rapids Middle School?
56.8% of students at Big Rapids Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mecosta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (231) 796-9965
- Area population (ZIP 49307)
- 18,063
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49307; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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