For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 731 students in Bark River-Harris School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bark River-Harris School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
731 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Bark River-Harris School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.55
# American Indian Students
75 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
614 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
78
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
55
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
44
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
47
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,181 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,999 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,181
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,999
$17,559
Best Bark River-Harris School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bark Riverharris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bark River-Harris School District?
Bark River-Harris School District manages 2 public schools serving 731 students.
What is the rank of Bark River-Harris School District?
Bark River-Harris School District is ranked #221 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bark River-Harris School District?
84% of Bark River-Harris School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bark River-Harris School District?
Bark River-Harris School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bark River-Harris School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,999 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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