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#1666 of 3,192 schools in MI
Big Rapids Virtual School
School · Big Rapids Public Schools · Big Rapids, MI
A school in Big Rapids, MI where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14980 215TH AVE, Big Rapids, MI 49307
- Math 25% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 60% (2022)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Big Rapids Virtual School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 30 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Big Rapids Virtual 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecostaosceola Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 113 | 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
- #3 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 Virtual School is listed in Big Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Rapids Virtual School
Big Rapids Virtual School is a public school in Big Rapids, MI, part of Big Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 66.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,666 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Rapids Virtual School
What grades does Big Rapids Virtual School serve?
Big Rapids Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Big Rapids Virtual School?
Big Rapids Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Rapids Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Rapids Virtual School is 66.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Rapids Virtual School rank in MI?
Big Rapids Virtual School ranks #1,666 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Big Rapids Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Rapids Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Rapids Virtual School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Rapids Virtual School a charter school?
No, Big Rapids Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Rapids Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Big Rapids Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Rapids Virtual School?
70.7% of students at Big Rapids Virtual 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 66.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mecosta County
- Phone
- (231) 796-3489
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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