Summary:
The city of DeWitt, Michigan is home to a high-performing school district, the DeWitt Public Schools, which includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 28th out of 610 districts in Michigan and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic excellence across the schools.
Among the standout schools in the district is DeWitt High School, which is ranked 28th out of 743 Michigan high schools and boasts a 96.3% four-year graduation rate and strong academic performance, with over 65% proficiency in M-Step Science and Social Studies, and 77.1% proficiency in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. The DeWitt Middle School is also a top performer, ranked 57th out of 897 Michigan middle schools, with consistently high proficiency rates in M-Step English Language Arts and Science.
While the schools in DeWitt have a predominantly white student population, they maintain relatively low rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients. The district also demonstrates a balanced approach to resource allocation, with consistent spending per student across the schools. However, the higher chronic absenteeism rates at Schavey Road Elementary and DeWitt High School warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying causes.
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