Best Public Schools in Burr Oak, MI


Summary:

The city of Burr Oak, Michigan is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student outcomes across these schools, with the Burr Oak Virtual Academy struggling the most.

While Burr Oak High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 90%, the Burr Oak Virtual Academy has an alarmingly low graduation rate of just 15.2% and a high dropout rate of 37.6%. This alternative school also has significantly lower test scores compared to the state and district averages, indicating significant academic challenges. Across all schools, test scores in subjects like English Language Arts, Math, and Science are below state averages, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to improve student learning.

The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism, with Burr Oak Virtual Academy having the highest rate at 51.8%. Additionally, all three schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with 74-78% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may be impacting educational outcomes and resource availability for the Burr Oak Community School District.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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