Best Schools in Black River, MI
Black River, MI has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,954 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Black River meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Black River, MI
The top high schools in Black River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alpena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1101 Students
2. Alcona Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcona Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 371 Students
Best Middle Schools in Black River, MI
The top middle schools in Black River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thunder Bay Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Black River, MI
The top elementary schools in Black River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sanborn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 195 Students
2. Alcona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcona Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 137 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Black River, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Black River, MI has a total population of 622 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Black River, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Black River, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Black River, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Black River, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Black River, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Black River, MI
How many schools are in Black River, MI?
Black River, MI has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,954 students in total.
How do schools in Black River perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Black River score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Black River meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Black River?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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