Breckenridge Community Schools

The Breckenridge Community Schools district in Michigan operates two schools: Breckenridge High School and Breckenridge Elementary School. While Breckenridge Elementary has maintained consistent 3-star performance, Breckenridge High School has seen a significant improvement, moving from the bottom quarter of Michigan high schools to the top quarter in recent years.

Breckenridge High School's student population is more diverse, with 88.36% White, 8.81% Hispanic, and 2.2% other races, compared to Breckenridge Elementary's 95.32% White and 4.68% other races. Academically, Breckenridge Elementary students generally perform at or above the state average on standardized tests, while Breckenridge High School students lag behind their peers across the state, with proficiency rates ranging from 22% to 54.8%. However, Breckenridge High School has a strong 93.3% four-year graduation rate, despite a concerning 6.6% dropout rate and a high 28.7% chronic absenteeism rate.

Both schools in the Breckenridge Community Schools district have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, indicating an even allocation of resources. The district's focus should be on addressing the academic and attendance challenges at the high school level, while building on the consistent performance of the elementary school to ensure all students in the district are set up for success.