Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools

The Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools district in Michigan consists of two schools: Frankfort Elementary School and Frankfort High School. While Frankfort High School is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top 25% of high schools in Michigan, Frankfort Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years.

Frankfort High School boasts a strong 90% four-year graduation rate, a relatively low 7.5% dropout rate, and impressive student performance on standardized tests, with 57.1% of students proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 45.7% proficient or better in SAT Math. In contrast, Frankfort Elementary School lags behind the state average in Math, with only 21.1% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 32.6%. However, the elementary school performs above the state average in English Language Arts, with 64.1% of 4th graders and 48.7% of 5th graders proficient or better.

Both schools have a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority of White students, and face challenges such as high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at the elementary school level. The discrepancy in academic performance between the two schools, particularly in Math, suggests a potential need for a closer examination of the district's curriculum alignment and instructional practices across grade levels. Continued monitoring and data-driven decision-making will be crucial for the Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools district to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.