BIG RAPIDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Big Rapids Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Big Rapids Public Schools school district, located in BIG RAPIDS, MI with about 538 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Big Rapids Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Big Rapids Middle School, located at 500 North Warren Avenue in Big Rapids, Michigan, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Big Rapids Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, providing a structured environment designed to transition students from elementary education toward the challenges of high school. By focusing on a diverse curriculum, the school aims to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for future success while encouraging them to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that promote social development and school spirit.

As part of the broader Big Rapids Public Schools community, the middle school emphasizes the importance of a supportive partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The school leverages the resources provided by the district to maintain a focus on student well-being and character development. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, academic programs, district policies, or upcoming events, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.brps.org, which serves as the primary portal for communication and engagement with the district.

For more information, contact Big Rapids Middle School at (231) 796-9965 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 NORTH WARREN AVE
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-1459
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BIG RAPIDS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in BIG RAPIDS, MI with about 538 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
538
Teachers:
26.39
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 538 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG RAPIDS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.6%
Black or African American
3.9%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.0%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.