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#545 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 17% in state

Tritownship School

School · Rapid River Public Schools · Rapid River, MI

A Rapid River Public Schools school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

10070 US HIGHWAY 2, Rapid River, MI 49878

  • Math 33% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 49% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$14,558
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Students at Tritownship School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
23%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tritownship 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low73/100K

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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

$63,750

Median home value

$165,200

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

95.6%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49878; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rapid River Public Schools

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tritownship School is listed in Rapid River Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tritownship School

Tritownship School is a public school in Rapid River, MI, part of Rapid River Public Schools, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tritownship School

What grades does Tritownship School serve?

Tritownship School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Tritownship School?

Tritownship School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tritownship School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tritownship School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tritownship School rank in MI?

Tritownship School ranks #545 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Tritownship School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tritownship School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Tritownship School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tritownship School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tritownship School a charter school?

No, Tritownship School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tritownship School a Title I school?

No, Tritownship School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tritownship School?

50.6% of students at Tritownship 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
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Delta County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 49878)
3,184
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
54
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 49878; 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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