For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,817 students in Birch Run Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Birch Run Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,817 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Birch Run Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#417 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
106 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
28 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,648 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
123
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
147
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
1
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,708 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,395 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,708
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,395
$17,559
Best Birch Run Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Run Progressive High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Birch Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall Greene Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8225 Main St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Grades: 5-8
| 548 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12440 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9011
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9011
Grades: PK-4
| 667 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Birch Run Area Schools School District?
Birch Run Area Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,817 students.
What is the rank of Birch Run Area Schools School District?
Birch Run Area Schools School District is ranked #416 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Birch Run Area Schools School District?
91% of Birch Run Area Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Birch Run Area Schools School District?
Birch Run Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Birch Run Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,395 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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