Very Good
#440 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 14% in state
Black River Public School Middlehigh
High School · Black River Public School · Holland, MI
A charter high school in Holland, MI serving grades 6th – 12th.
491 COLUMBIA AVE, Holland, MI 49423
- Math 44% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 77% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Black River Public School Middlehigh score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black River Public School Middlehigh 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,621/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holland), 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
$78,524
Median home value
$254,800
Median rent
$1,143/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 8–12 | 1.2 mi | 966 | Compare → |
| Holland Virtual Tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Calvary Schools of HollandPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Holland Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 623 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Black River Public School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Black River Public School Middlehigh is listed in Black River Public School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black River Public School Middlehigh
Black River Public School Middlehigh is a public high school in Holland, MI, part of Black River Public School, serving approximately 550 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black River Public School Middlehigh
What grades does Black River Public School Middlehigh serve?
Black River Public School Middlehigh serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Black River Public School Middlehigh?
Black River Public School Middlehigh has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River Public School Middlehigh?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River Public School Middlehigh is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black River Public School Middlehigh rank in MI?
Black River Public School Middlehigh ranks #440 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Black River Public School Middlehigh's MySchoolScout rating?
Black River Public School Middlehigh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Black River Public School Middlehigh?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black River Public School Middlehigh has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Black River Public School Middlehigh a charter school?
Yes, Black River Public School Middlehigh is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Black River Public School Middlehigh a Title I school?
No, Black River Public School Middlehigh is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black River Public School Middlehigh?
22.2% of students at Black River Public School Middlehigh 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (616) 355-0055
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 49423)
- 46,693
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 49423; 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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