Adams Township School District

The Adams Township School District in Michigan consists of two schools: Jeffers High School and South Range Elementary School. While Jeffers High School appears to be performing at or slightly below average for Michigan high schools, South Range Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 15% of elementary schools in the state.

South Range Elementary consistently demonstrates strong academic performance, with 50-80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 40-60% proficient in Math across grades 3-6. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and spends more per student than Jeffers High School. In contrast, Jeffers High School has mixed results on state assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.5% to 57.1% across subject areas, and its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years.

The data suggests potential equity concerns, as both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, particularly at South Range Elementary. The stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools within the same district warrants further investigation to understand the underlying factors and develop strategies for improvement, especially at the high school level, to ensure all students in the Adams Township School District have access to a high-quality education.