Best Schools in Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County, MI has 30 public schools (9 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 9,746 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Mecosta County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mecosta County, MI
The top high schools in Mecosta County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 366 Students
2. Big Rapids High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 714 Students
3. Reed City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
4. Crossroads Charter Academy 612
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crossroads Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 12 • 150 Students
5. Chippewa Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 476 Students
6. Morley Stanwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morley Stanwood Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 362 Students
7. Montabella Juniorsenior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montabella Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 382 Students
8. Evart High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evart Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students
9. Mosaic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mecosta County, MI
The top middle schools in Mecosta County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 338 Students
2. Big Rapids Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 646 Students
3. Chippewa Hills Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 513 Students
4. Reed City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 442 Students
5. Evart Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evart Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 255 Students
6. Morley Stanwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morley Stanwood Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mecosta County, MI
The top elementary schools in Mecosta County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 421 Students
2. Lakeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 326 Students
3. Mecosta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 228 Students
4. Brookside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students
5. Barryton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 221 Students
6. Gt Norman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
7. Morley Stanwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morley Stanwood Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
8. Montabella Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montabella Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
9. Crossroads Charter Academy K5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crossroads Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 160 Students
10. Evart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evart Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mecosta County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mecosta County, MI has a total population of 39,714 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mecosta County, 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 Mecosta County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mecosta County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mecosta County, 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 Mecosta County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mecosta County, MI
How many schools are in Mecosta County, MI?
Mecosta County, MI has 30 public schools: 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 9,746 students in total.
How do schools in Mecosta County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Mecosta County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Mecosta County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mecosta County?
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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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 35%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Mecosta County
5 places in Mecosta County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Big Rapids (6)
- Morley (3)
- Remus (3)
- Barryton (1)
- Mecosta (1)
School districts (3)
- Chippewa Hills School District (6 schools)
- Big Rapids Public Schools (5 schools)
- Morley Stanwood Community Schools (3 schools)