Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Big Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Rock Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Rock Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Rock Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1102 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Rock Elementary School's ranking?
Big Rock Elementary School is ranked #1102 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Big Rock Elementary School often compared to?
Big Rock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Big Rock Elementary School?
417 students attend Big Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Big Rock Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Rock Elementary School?
Big Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Big Rock Elementary School offer ?
Big Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Rock Elementary School part of?
Big Rock Elementary School is part of Chesaning Union Schools School District.
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