Best Public Schools in Perry, MI


Summary:

The city of Perry, Michigan is home to 3 public schools serving students from elementary through high school. Based on the available data, Perry High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 209 out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a strong 90.5% four-year graduation rate and solid academic performance, with students outperforming district and state averages in several subject areas on state assessments.

In contrast, Perry Elementary School and Perry Middle School face some challenges. While Perry Elementary outperforms the district and state in 4th-grade English Language Arts and Math, it struggles in 3rd-grade assessments. The middle school underperforms the district and state across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Attendance is also a concern, with Perry Middle School reporting an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 50.0%.

Socioeconomic factors appear to play a role, as the schools with higher percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, such as Perry Elementary (58.71%) and Perry Middle School (48.6%), also have higher per-student spending. Addressing the root causes of the performance and attendance disparities, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of resource allocation, could be key priorities for the Perry Public Schools district to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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