For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,776 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 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,776 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Birch Run Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 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
0.17
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,002 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 $12,681 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,002
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,681
$17,693
Best Birch Run Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Run Progressive High School
Alternative 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
(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
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall Greene Middle 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
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary 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
| 681 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 1,776 students.
What is the rank of Birch Run Area Schools School District?
Birch Run Area Schools School District is ranked #413 out of 851 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, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% 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 20:1, 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 $12,681 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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