Black River Public School Middlehigh

491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
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Top 20%
Serving 550 students in grades 6-12, Black River Public School Middlehigh ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Black River Public School Middlehigh ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Black River Public School Middlehigh's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
550 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Black River Public School Middlehigh ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black River Public School Middlehigh is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#437 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Black River Public School Middlehigh, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Black River Public School Middlehigh and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Black River Public School Middlehigh and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Black River Public School Middlehigh and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
24%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
61%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Black River Public School Middlehigh and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
81%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Black River Public School Middlehigh and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black River Public School Middlehigh's ranking?
Black River Public School Middlehigh is ranked #437 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Black River Public School Middlehigh often compared to?
Black River Public School Middlehighis often viewed alongside schools like Holland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black River Public School Middlehigh?
The graduation rate of Black River Public School Middlehigh is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Black River Public School Middlehigh?
550 students attend Black River Public School Middlehigh.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Black River Public School Middlehigh students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black River Public School Middlehigh?
Black River Public School Middlehigh has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Black River Public School Middlehigh offer ?
Black River Public School Middlehigh offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Black River Public School Middlehigh part of?
Black River Public School Middlehigh is part of Black River Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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