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Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423-4838
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 946 students in Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
946 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#86 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(22-23)
43%
35%
73%
45%
56%
38%
80-89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
23%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
62%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,964 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,432 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,964
$18,510
Spending / Student
$9,432
$17,693

Best Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Grades: 6-12
| 550 students
Rank: #22.
Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
513 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Grades: K-5
| 396 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 2 public schools serving 946 students.
What is the rank of Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #89 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
62% of Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Black River ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,432 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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