St Mary School

927 Marion Avenue, Big Rapids, MI, 49307-0493 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

St. Mary’s is known for its welcoming environment where your children will be taught to embrace their Catholic identity and live the Gospel values they are taught. They will be challenged to discover and share their God-given talents with the world. St. Mary’s School teaches students to have high expectations and to be responsible, independent, enthusiastic learners who value and respect their learning community. Children learn that they are empowered and expected to contribute to and maintain the peaceful learning environment of St. Mary’s. We are truly educating leaders for the new century. Dedicated to the teaching mission of the Church, and rooted in the Mercy tradition of hospitality and concern for those in any kind of need, St. Mary's School, animated by the Spirit of Jesus is committed to the Catholic education of children, Pre-K through Grade 8. We provide a safe and happy place for students to come for spiritual, academic and personal growth, in a Christ-centered and family-centered environment, starting students on a life-long quest for excellence, justice, peace and service to others. ...

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School Overview:

 
St Mary School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County Mecosta County, MI
Student Body
Total Students 97 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color 4% 21%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 20 students
Kind - 10 students
Grade 1 - 6 students
Grade 2 - 9 students
Grade 3 - 4 students
Grade 4 - 9 students
Grade 5 - 11 students
Grade 6 - 11 students
Grade 7 - 6 students
Grade 8 - 11 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 5 teachers
This School
(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:18 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • St. Mary’s is known for its welcoming environment where your children will be taught to embrace their Catholic identity and live the Gospel values they are taught. They will be challenged to discover and share their God-given talents with the world. St. Mary’s School teaches students to have high expectations and to be responsible, independent, enthusiastic learners who value and respect their learning community. Children learn that they are empowered and expected to contribute to and maintain the peaceful learning environment of St. Mary’s. We are truly educating leaders for the new century. Dedicated to the teaching mission of the Church, and rooted in the Mercy tradition of hospitality and concern for those in any kind of need, St. Mary's School, animated by the Spirit of Jesus is committed to the Catholic education of children, Pre-K through Grade 8. We provide a safe and happy place for students to come for spiritual, academic and personal growth, in a Christ-centered and family-centered environment, starting students on a life-long quest for excellence, justice, peace and service to others.
  • Profile last updated: 02/16/2009

In the News:

  • Faith Calendar: 11/14/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
    posted on November 14, 2009 at 05:20:01 am
    Religion Calendar is published weekly by the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Information may be mailed to Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; fax to 946-8632; e-mail features@record-eagle.com. Items should be sent at least two weeks in advance. All entries are subject to editing and are published on a space-available basis.
  • New teachers join St. Mary School staff (Charlevoix Courier)
    posted on October 7, 2009 at 06:34:46 am
    St. Mary School in Charlevoix is back in session, and the new school year brings additions to the teaching staff.
  • Education Calendar: 09/15/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
    posted on September 15, 2009 at 11:24:23 am
    The Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail features@record-eagle.com ; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632. Items should be received at least two weeks in advance.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (49307)
School Zip (49307)
(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate) 19,166 people 9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 39% 24%
Population Average Age 24 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $30,483 $46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 38 years old 46 years old
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Zipcode (49307)


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% Owning / % Renting 58% / 42% 71% / 29%

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