Summary:
The city of Brown City, Michigan is home to two schools - Brown City Elementary School and Brown City High School, both part of the Brown City Community Schools district. While the elementary school shows some academic strengths, the high school faces significant challenges, with low proficiency rates across state assessments.
At the elementary level, Brown City Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages. However, the school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21%, well above the state average. Additionally, a high percentage of students (68.13%) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low-income student population.
In contrast, Brown City High School faces more significant challenges, with proficiency rates on M-Step and SAT assessments well below state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.9% and a dropout rate of 4.2%, higher than the state average. While the school maintains a decent 4-year graduation rate of 91.5%, the overall academic performance suggests room for improvement in the quality of education provided to students.
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