Black River Public School District
- 491 COLUMBIA AVE
- HOLLAND, MI 49423
- (616) 355-0055
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 73.3% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.3% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $6,624 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.0 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | - |
| Number of Students | 805 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 54 | - |
District Test Scores
MEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 95.3% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 94.8% | |
| 2008 | 95.5% | 91.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.7% | 86.8% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 89.8% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 86.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 100.0% | 83.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 68.2% | 61.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 91.5% | |
| 2009 | 93.9% | 92.3% | |
| 2008 | 96.1% | 87.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.2% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 84.1% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 82.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 47.2% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 54.9% | 44.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 94.1% | 76.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.7% | 79.9% | |
| 2009 | 96.4% | 79.5% | |
| 2008 | 84.6% | 76.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.1% | 85.1% | |
| 2009 | 96.4% | 85.2% | |
| 2008 | 92.3% | 81.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.3% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 96.4% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.5% | 83.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 90.4% | 78.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 80.8% | 63.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.4% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 96.3% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.3% | 79.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.4% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.9% | 87.7% | |
| 2008 | 96.3% | 80.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.4% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 86.6% | 73.4% | |
| 2008 | 90.2% | 73.6% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 96.3% | 79.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 92.7% | 75.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.7% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 97.5% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 95.2% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.1% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 47.8% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 91.7% | 77.9% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 96.4% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.4% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.2% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 89.2% | 74.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.3% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 91.6% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 90.4% | 75.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.5% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 75.9% | |
| 2008 | 89.2% | 76.3% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 90.4% | 76.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 86.7% | 74.2% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.7% | 72.8% | |
| 2009 | 90.6% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 89.8% | 72.4% | |
MME - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.8% | 50.4% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 49.3% | |
| 2008 | 71.7% | 46.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.3% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 87.9% | 59.9% | |
| 2008 | 88.7% | 61.9% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.8% | 57.9% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 56.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.4% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 93.1% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 98.1% | 79.9% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.8% | 43.7% | |
| 2009 | 77.6% | 43.4% | |
| 2008 | 71.7% | 41.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 84.5% | 52.1% | |
| 2008 | 79.2% | 52.3% | |
Source: MI Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 805 | 15.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 43 |
| 1st Grade Students | 41 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 43 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 42 |
| 4th Grade Students | 49 |
| 5th Grade Students | 56 |
| 6th Grade Students | 83 |
| 7th Grade Students | 81 |
| 8th Grade Students | 84 |
| 9th Grade Students | 88 |
| 10th Grade Students | 91 |
| 11th Grade Students | 68 |
| 12th Grade Students | 61 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 34 |
| Hispanic | 82 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 20 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 691 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 409 |
| Female | 421 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 54 | 15.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 1 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 13 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 34 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 6 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 6 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 0.4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | - |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | - |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 16 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 3 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 4 |
| Student Support Services | 3 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 4 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $6,787,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $948,000 | 14.0% |
| Other School Systems | $391,000 | 5.8% |
| Cities and Counties | $31,000 | 0.5% |
| School Lunch | $80,000 | 1.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $56,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Sales and Services | $12,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $58,000 | 0.9% |
| Private Contributions | $308,000 | 4.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $12,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $5,765,000 | 84.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $5,576,000 | 82.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $154,000 | 2.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $34,000 | 0.5% |
| School Lunch Programs | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $74,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $23,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $8,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $42,000 | 0.6% |
| Direct - Other | $1,000 | 0.01% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $5,167,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $3,350,000 | 64.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $1,712,000 | 33.1% |
| Student Support | $248,000 | 3.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $81,000 | 1.2% |
| General Administration Support | $380,000 | 5.6% |
| School Administration Support | $243,000 | 3.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $427,000 | 6.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $38,000 | 0.6% |
| Other Support Services | $295,000 | 4.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $105,000 | 2.0% |
| Food Services | $105,000 | 1.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 73.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 55 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 9 | 3.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Black River Public School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 1
- Students: 805
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 54
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