Bellaire Public Schools

The Bellaire Public Schools district in Michigan consists of two schools: Bellaire MiddleHigh School and John R Rodger Elementary School. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with both schools having over 90% of their students identifying as white.

Bellaire MiddleHigh School stands out as a consistent high performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Michigan high schools and demonstrating strong academic achievement, with students scoring above the state average in subjects like Science, Social Studies, and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. In contrast, John R Rodger Elementary School has shown significant improvement in its state-wide ranking, moving from the bottom third to the middle third of Michigan elementary schools over the past three years, with its 3rd-grade students excelling in English Language Arts and Math.

Both schools face challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant portion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the district. The district may need to address these issues to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students and continue to build on the strengths of its standout schools.