Serving 646 students in grades 5-8, Big Rapids Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Rapids Middle School's student population of 646 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Rapids Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Rapids Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1540 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Rapids Middle School's ranking?
Big Rapids Middle School is ranked #1540 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Big Rapids Middle School often compared to?
Big Rapids Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reed City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Big Rapids Middle School?
646 students attend Big Rapids Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Big Rapids Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Rapids Middle School?
Big Rapids Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Big Rapids Middle School offer ?
Big Rapids Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Rapids Middle School part of?
Big Rapids Middle School is part of Big Rapids School District.
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