Best Schools in Torch River, MI
Torch River, MI has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,906 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Torch River greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Torch River, MI
The top high schools in Torch River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Rapids High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
2. Kalkaska High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
3. Mancelona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
Best Middle Schools in Torch River, MI
The top middle schools in Torch River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherryland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
2. Mancelona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
3. Kalkaska Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Torch River, MI
The top elementary schools in Torch River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
2. Mancelona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students
3. Mill Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
4. Rapid City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Torch River, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Torch River, MI has a total population of 571 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Torch 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 Torch River, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Torch River, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Torch 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 Torch River, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Torch River, MI
How many schools are in Torch River, MI?
Torch River, MI has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,906 students in total.
How do schools in Torch River perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Torch River score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Torch River greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Torch 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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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations