Top Rankings
Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 152 students in Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
152 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#249 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
12%
18%
% White
78%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $184,072 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $159,007 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$184,072
$18,512
Spending / Student
$159,007
$17,694
Best Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muskegon River Youth Home
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3030 Long Ln
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Pineview Homes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8444 Oak Rd
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Mecostaosceola Career Center
Vocational School
15830 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District?
Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 152 students.
What is the rank of Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District?
Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District is ranked #180 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District?
78% of Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District?
Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $159,007 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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