Eaton Rapids Public Schools

The Eaton Rapids Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from grades 3 through 12. The district's performance is mixed, with Eaton Rapids High School standing out as the strongest performer, ranking 212 out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

At the elementary level, Lockwood Elementary School is a standout, with exceptional performance in 3rd-grade state assessments, significantly exceeding the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, the district's alternative school, Greyhound Central Performance Academy, faces significant challenges, with a low graduation rate of 22.2% and a high dropout rate of 19.4%, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support for students in alternative settings.

Across the district, there are concerns about chronic absenteeism, which ranges from 22.2% to 80.3% among the schools. Additionally, the district's student population is predominantly white, and a significant portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.7% to 64.77%. The district's spending per student and student-teacher ratios also vary, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation that may need to be addressed to ensure more equitable educational opportunities for all students.