Airport Community Schools

The Airport Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with varying levels of economic disadvantage across the schools.

Two elementary schools, Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Loren Eyler Elementary School, consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Fred W Ritter Elementary School has much lower academic performance. The district's alternative school, Airport Center for Education, stands out with much lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and higher chronic absenteeism compared to the other schools.

The data reveals a significant gap in academic performance between the top-performing elementary schools and the lower-performing ones, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level resources may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes. The wide range in free/reduced lunch eligibility rates across the schools also suggests potential equity issues within the district, where some schools may be serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive view of the schools within the Airport Community Schools district, highlighting both areas of strength and areas that may require further attention and intervention to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.