Carson City-Crystal Area Schools

The Carson City-Crystal Area Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual academy). The data reveals a mix of strengths and challenges across the district, with the Carson City Elementary School standing out as a relatively strong performer, while the Carson City-Crystal Virtual Academy faces significant struggles.

Carson City Elementary School has relatively strong test scores, with 40.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 45.3% proficient or better in Math, outperforming the district and state averages. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 19.7% compared to the middle and high schools. In contrast, the virtual high school, Carson City-Crystal Virtual Academy, has a very low 4-year graduation rate of 42.8% and a high dropout rate of 23.8%. The school also has a staggeringly high chronic absenteeism rate of 85.9%, which is likely a contributing factor to the poor academic outcomes.

Across the district, there are concerns about equity, as the virtual academy serves a more diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, suggesting that the district's most vulnerable students may be struggling the most. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with rates ranging from 19.7% to 85.9%, which is likely impacting academic performance and graduation rates, especially at the middle and high school levels. The district has an opportunity to leverage the strengths of the elementary school and address the challenges faced by the virtual academy and other struggling schools to improve outcomes for all students.