Island City Academy

Island City Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. With an enrollment of 201 students, the school faces some notable challenges, including below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is significantly less diverse than the state as a whole.

Academically, Island City Academy lags behind state averages across many grade levels and subject areas, with particular struggles in math. The school's 7th grade ELA and Math scores are a bright spot, but overall, the data suggests the need for improvements in instructional quality and student engagement. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.2% is quite high compared to state norms, which likely contributes to the academic challenges.

In terms of demographics, Island City Academy stands out for its overwhelmingly White student population (90.55%), which is not representative of the broader diversity in Michigan. This raises questions about equitable access and inclusion. While the school's per-student spending of $9,507 appears adequate, the academic performance still lags, suggesting the need to examine how these resources are being utilized to better support student learning and achievement.