Middle Schools in Evart Public Schools

Evart Public Schools has a single middle school, Evart Middle School, serving students in grades 5-8. Located in Evart, Michigan, the school faces challenges in academic performance, with test scores consistently below the state averages. Despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, Evart Middle School has seen its statewide ranking and rating decline over the past three years.

Enrollment at Evart Middle School stands at 255 students, with a predominantly White (94.9%) student population. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-STEP and PSAT tests, lags behind the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35.8% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44%. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.7%, significantly higher than the state average.

While Evart Public Schools spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes for Evart Middle School. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 621 out of 776 Michigan middle schools in 2021-2022 to 477 out of 897 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 2 stars to 1 star over the same period. The district and school leadership may need to implement targeted interventions to address the academic performance and attendance challenges facing Evart Middle School.