Elementary Schools in Breckenridge Community Schools

The Breckenridge Community Schools district in Michigan has one elementary school, Breckenridge Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has an enrollment of 299 students. While the school has some positive attributes, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges that impact its academic performance and overall effectiveness.

Breckenridge Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by M-STEP test scores, is generally below the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 13.0% and a majority (56.86%) of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's spending per student for the 2022-2023 school year was $13,433, which is higher than the state average, but its statewide ranking has remained relatively stable, ranking in the 600s out of over 1,400 Michigan elementary schools in recent years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's homogeneous student population, with 95.32% of students identifying as White, may be a concern, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can provide benefits for students. Additionally, the school's M-STEP test scores have shown a concerning trend, with proficiency rates declining in several subject areas from 2022-2023 to 2023-2024, suggesting that the school may be struggling to maintain or improve academic achievement. While Breckenridge Elementary School's performance is generally below the state averages, it is often on par with or slightly better than the overall Breckenridge Community Schools district, indicating that the challenges facing the school may be reflective of broader district-level issues.