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Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District

15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307-9096
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Mecosta-Osceola ISD 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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 152 students in Mecosta-Osceola ISD 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 ISD 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
152 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 846 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#249 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
35%
40-49%
45%
40-59%
38%
(21-22)
<50%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $18,510. 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 $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$184,072
$18,510
Spending / Student
$159,007
$17,693

Best Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muskegon River Youth Home
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3030 Long Ln
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Pineview Homes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8444 Oak Rd
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Grades: 1-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mecostaosceola Career Center
Vocational School
15830 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-5805
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District?
Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 152 students.
What is the rank of Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District?
Mecosta-Osceola ISD School District is ranked #180 out of 846 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 ISD School District?
78% of Mecosta-Osceola ISD 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 ISD School District?
Mecosta-Osceola ISD 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 ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $159,007 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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