Durand Area Schools

The Durand Area Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strengths and challenges across the district, with Durand Area High School standing out as a strong performer, while the elementary and middle schools face academic and attendance-related hurdles.

Durand Area High School boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.1% and a low dropout rate of 0.9%. The school also outperforms the state average on several state assessments, particularly in Social Studies and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the Durand Area Schools district generally struggle to meet state averages on standardized tests, with the exception of Durand Middle School, which performs better than the state average on PSAT assessments.

Across the district, high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 25.7% to 31.2%, and elevated free and reduced lunch rates, from 40.71% to 62.64%, suggest broader socioeconomic challenges that may be contributing to the academic performance gaps. The district could benefit from targeted interventions and support programs to address these issues, while also leveraging the strengths of Durand Area High School to drive improvements in the lower-level schools.