Summary:
The city of Big Rapids, Michigan is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. These schools are part of the Big Rapids Public Schools district, with the exception of the two Crossroads Charter Academy schools.
Among the standout schools in the area is Riverview Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating and very high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. The Crossroads Charter Academy 6-12 high school also performs well, ranking 158th out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating with higher proficiency rates than the district and state in several subject areas. In contrast, the Big Rapids Virtual School, an alternative school, has lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional high schools, though it still manages to perform reasonably well on state assessments.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other key metrics across the schools in Big Rapids. Factors such as socioeconomic status, as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates, and resource allocation, as seen in the wide range of spending per student and student-teacher ratios, may be contributing to these differences. Addressing the unique challenges faced by the alternative schools, such as high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates, will be crucial in supporting the educational outcomes for all students in the community.
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