Big Rapids Public Schools

The Big Rapids Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Riverview Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Michigan and earning exceptional test scores. In contrast, Brookside Elementary School appears to be underperforming, with test scores well below the district and state averages. The district also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the middle and high school levels.

The data reveals significant differences in performance between the traditional Big Rapids High School, which has a graduation rate slightly above the state average, and the Big Rapids Virtual School, which has a much lower graduation rate and a higher dropout rate. The district's spending per student also varies, with the virtual school receiving the lowest funding per student.