Colfax Township’s public schools score below 52% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the three public school districts serving Colfax Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Colfax Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 933 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Colfax Township’s, its schools beat 23%, lower than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 47% and math 33% across its districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 70–74% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Big Rapids spends $13,916 per student and Morley Stanwood $16,537, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then four middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 18% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Colfax Township’s grade
B−: better than 48% of Michigan school districts. Test scores are above the Michigan average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Colfax Township, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Colfax Township · depends on your address
Big Rapids Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 644 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Big Rapids
Chippewa Hills Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 503 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Remus
Morley Stanwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 437 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Morley
6th grade in Colfax Township · depends on your address
Big Rapids Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 644 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Big Rapids
Chippewa Hills Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 503 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Remus
Morley Stanwood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 234 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Morley
9th grade in Colfax Township · depends on your address
Big Rapids High School
Grades 9–12 · 755 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Big Rapids
Chippewa Hills High School
Grades 7–12 · 463 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Remus
Morley Stanwood High School
Grades 9–12 · 287 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Morley
10th grade in Colfax Township · depends on your address
Big Rapids High School
Grades 9–12 · 755 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Big Rapids
Chippewa Hills High School
Grades 7–12 · 463 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Remus
Morley Stanwood High School
Grades 9–12 · 287 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Morley
11th grade in Colfax Township · depends on your address
Big Rapids High School
Grades 9–12 · 755 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Big Rapids
Chippewa Hills High School
Grades 7–12 · 463 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Remus
Morley Stanwood High School
Grades 9–12 · 287 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Morley
12th grade in Colfax Township · depends on your address
Big Rapids High School
Grades 9–12 · 755 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Big Rapids
Chippewa Hills High School
Grades 7–12 · 463 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Remus
Morley Stanwood High School
Grades 9–12 · 287 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Morley
To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve Colfax Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Colfax Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Colfax Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Colfax Township | B− | Big Rapids PK–12 · Morley Stanwood PK–12 · Chippewa Hills PK–12 |
| Big Rapids | B | Big Rapids |
| Grant | — | Big Rapids PK–12 · Reed City Area PK–12 |
| Martiny | B− | Chippewa Hills |
| Austin | C+ | Morley Stanwood |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Big Rapids with Colfax Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Colfax Township
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Colfax Township’s schools
Are Colfax Township’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Colfax Township children attend score below 52% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Colfax Township in?
Big Rapids Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,405 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Colfax Township kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Big Rapids High School, Chippewa Hills High School and Morley Stanwood High School.
What is Colfax Township’s graduation rate?
70–74% of the class of 2023 in Big Rapids Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Colfax Township spend per student?
$13,916 in Big Rapids Public Schools, $16,537 in Morley Stanwood Community Schools and $14,701 in Chippewa Hills School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Colfax Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Colfax Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.