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Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District

15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307-9096
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Mecosta-Osceola ISD 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 high schools serving 152 students in Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Michigan.
Public High Schools in Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Public High School in Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pineview Homes, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,342 Schools
# Students
152 Students
534,573 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
30,578 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 846 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#249 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
35%
40-49%
45%
40-59%
38%
(21-22)
<50%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
12%
17%
% White
78%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (MI)
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 ISD School District Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muskegon River Youth Home
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3030 Long Ln
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Pineview Homes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8444 Oak Rd
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Mecostaosceola Career Center
Vocational School
15830 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Gr: 11-12

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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