Eau Claire Public Schools

The Eau Claire Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, attendance, and graduation rates across the schools in this district.

Lybrook Elementary School stands out as the lowest-performing school, with the highest percentage of minority students, the lowest test scores, the highest chronic absenteeism rate, and the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch. In contrast, Eau Claire High School has the highest 4-year graduation rate and the lowest dropout rate in the district, though its test scores are still below state averages. The alternative high school, WAY Eau Claire, has an alarmingly low graduation rate of only 5.8% and a very high dropout rate of 64.7%.

The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, with the high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility across the district likely contributing to the low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates. To address these challenges, the Eau Claire Public Schools district will need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to improve attendance, academic achievement, and graduation rates, particularly at the lowest-performing schools.