Summary:
The city of Carleton, Michigan is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district face a mix of challenges and strengths, with some standout performers and areas in need of improvement.
The top-performing schools in the district are Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Loren Eyler Elementary School, which rank among the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools and have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, the Airport Center for Education, the district's alternative school, faces significant challenges with a low 52.7% graduation rate and a high 38.1% dropout rate.
Across the district, there are concerns around relatively low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 21.2% to 33.6%, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges in the community. The small Airport Middle College stands out with its exceptional 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, though its test scores still lag behind the state average. Overall, the Airport Community Schools district has a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with a need to address the disparities between its highest and lowest-performing schools.
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