Summary:
The city of Imlay City, Michigan is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. Overall, the schools in Imlay City face a mix of strengths and challenges, with some standout performers and areas in need of improvement.
Imlay City Middle School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 259 out of 897 Michigan middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has relatively strong test scores, with over 50% of 7th graders proficient in ELA and 47% of 8th graders proficient in Science. In contrast, Imlay City High School and Venture High School show a stark divide, with Imlay City High performing well on metrics like graduation rate (94.4%) while Venture High struggles with a 58.8% graduation rate and 32.3% dropout rate.
Across the Imlay City Community Schools district, chronic absenteeism is a concern, ranging from 19.7% at Borland Elementary to 48.6% at Venture High. Additionally, the district faces socioeconomic challenges, with 47.9% to 75.86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors likely contribute to the mixed academic performance seen across the schools.
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