Top Rankings
Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 152 students in Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
152 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 851 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
18 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
12%
18%
# White Students
118 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
78%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
5
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
8
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
25
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $184,072 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $159,007 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$184,072
$18,510
Spending / Student
$159,007
$17,693
Best Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Muskegon River Youth Home
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3030 Long Ln
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Pineview Homes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8444 Oak Rd
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Grades: 1-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mecostaosceola Career Center
Vocational School
15830 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District?
Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 152 students.
What is the rank of Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District?
Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District is ranked #94 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District?
78% of Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District?
Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $159,007 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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