Crestwood School District

The Crestwood School District in Michigan consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with high rates of economic disadvantage as indicated by the large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Within the district, the Crestwood Accelerated Program stands out as a top-performing elementary school, with over 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, some other schools, such as Hillcrest Elementary and Riverside Middle, have seen a decline in their statewide rankings and test scores in recent years. The district's high school, Crestwood High School, has a strong 95.8% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average.

While the district invests significant resources in its schools, with spending per student ranging from $13,918 to $18,479, the overall academic performance still lags behind the state averages. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as student demographics and chronic absenteeism, may be contributing to the disparities in performance between the schools within the Crestwood School District.