Very Good
#692 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 22% in state
Mecostaosceola Education Center
School · Mecosta-osceola ISD · Big Rapids, MI
A Mecosta-osceola ISD school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15760 190TH AVE, Big Rapids, MI 49307
- Math 65% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 41% (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mecostaosceola Education Center score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mecostaosceola Education Center 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Pineview HomesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | Not available | 14 | 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.
Mecosta-osceola ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $222,667NCES 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.
Mecostaosceola Education Center is listed in Mecosta-Osceola ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mecostaosceola Education Center
Mecostaosceola Education Center is a public school in Big Rapids, MI, part of Mecosta-osceola ISD, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #692 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mecostaosceola Education Center
What grades does Mecostaosceola Education Center serve?
Mecostaosceola Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mecostaosceola Education Center?
Mecostaosceola Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mecostaosceola Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mecostaosceola Education Center is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mecostaosceola Education Center rank in MI?
Mecostaosceola Education Center ranks #692 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mecostaosceola Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Mecostaosceola Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Mecostaosceola Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mecostaosceola Education Center has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mecostaosceola Education Center a charter school?
No, Mecostaosceola Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mecostaosceola Education Center a Title I school?
No, Mecostaosceola Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mecostaosceola Education Center?
60.2% of students at Mecostaosceola Education Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mecosta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (231) 796-3543
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- 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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