Summary:
The city of Breckenridge, Michigan is home to two schools: Breckenridge High School and Breckenridge Elementary School, both part of the Breckenridge Community Schools district. While Breckenridge High School is the standout school with a higher statewide ranking and better graduation rates, both schools face challenges in academic performance, with students generally scoring below state averages on standardized tests.
Breckenridge High School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a strong 93.3% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the 6.6% dropout rate. However, its students perform below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 22% to 54.8% across different subjects and grade levels. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.7%, which could be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. In contrast, Breckenridge Elementary School students perform better, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.2% to 52.3%, though still below the state average in many cases.
Both schools have a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with Breckenridge Elementary School at 56.86% and Breckenridge High School at 50%. The schools also have similar spending per student, around $13,400, and comparable student-teacher ratios. While Breckenridge High School has a more diverse student population, with 88.36% White and 8.81% Hispanic students, Breckenridge Elementary School has a less diverse student body, with 95.32% White and only 2.68% Hispanic students.
Thank you for your feedback!