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#1205 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 38% in state

Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School

High School · Mesick Consolidated Schools · Mesick, MI

A high school in Mesick, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 275, Mesick, MI 49668

  • Math 18% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 41% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$14,963
Chronic Absenteeism38.9%

Students at Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

63.9%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average481/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,730

Median home value

$146,100

Median rent

$1,077/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

86.5%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49668; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Highpoint Virtual Academy of MichiganCharter · enrollment unverified5.9PK–120.3 mi2,764Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Mesick Consolidated Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School is listed in Mesick Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School

Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School is a public high school in Mesick, MI, part of Mesick Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 288 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,205 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School

What grades does Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School serve?

Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School?

Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School rank in MI?

Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School ranks #1,205 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School a charter school?

No, Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School a Title I school?

No, Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School?

63.9% of students at Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
288
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wexford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 49668)
3,536
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
41.2
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 49668; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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