Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Boyne Falls Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boyne Falls Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Boyne Falls Public School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boyne Falls Public 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 Boyne Falls Public School is 0.22, 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
#1216 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyne Falls Public School's ranking?
Boyne Falls Public School is ranked #1216 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Boyne Falls Public School often compared to?
Boyne Falls Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlevoix Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boyne Falls Public School?
The graduation rate of Boyne Falls Public School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Boyne Falls Public School?
193 students attend Boyne Falls Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Boyne Falls Public School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyne Falls Public School?
Boyne Falls Public School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boyne Falls Public School offer ?
Boyne Falls Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Boyne Falls Public School part of?
Boyne Falls Public School is part of Boyne Falls Public School District.
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