MECOSTAOSCEOLA EDUCATION CENTER
MecostaOsceola Education Center is a public school that is part of the Mecosta-Osceola ISD school district, located in BIG RAPIDS, MI with about 111 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 9 teachers, MecostaOsceola Education Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
The Mecosta-Osceola Education Center (MOEC), located in Big Rapids, Michigan, serves as a specialized facility operated by the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District (MOISD). It is primarily dedicated to providing comprehensive educational programming and therapeutic support for students with significant cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities. By focusing on highly individualized learning plans, the center aims to help students develop essential life skills, academic foundations, and social competencies in an environment tailored to their unique needs.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, the MOEC functions as a collaborative hub that integrates specialized resources, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech services. The center works in close partnership with local districts within the MOISD to ensure that students receive the most appropriate support to transition successfully toward independence. Through its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, the Education Center plays a vital role in providing equitable learning opportunities for students across Mecosta and Osceola counties who require intensive, specialized educational intervention.
For more information, contact MecostaOsceola Education Center at (231) 796-3543 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-9096
(231) 796-3543
http://moisd.org
MECOSTAOSCEOLA EDUCATION CENTER is a public school in BIG RAPIDS, MI with about 111 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mecosta-Osceola ISD
- Total Students:
- 111
- Teachers:
- 9
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 111 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MECOSTAOSCEOLA EDUCATION CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Female
- 40.5%
- Male
- 59.5%
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.