Summary:
The Harbor Springs School District in Michigan is home to three schools: Harbor Springs Middle School, Harbor Springs High School, and Blackbird Elementary School. The district's schools have a mix of academic strengths and areas for improvement, with the middle school standing out as a top performer in the state.
Harbor Springs Middle School consistently ranks among the top 15% of Michigan middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in several academic areas, including ELA, Math, and Science. In contrast, Harbor Springs High School has seen a slight decline in its state ranking in recent years, despite maintaining a strong 4-star rating and a high 4-year graduation rate of 90.5%. The high school's performance on the SAT Mathematics section lags behind the state average.
Regarding equity and access, Blackbird Elementary School has the highest percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 32.5%, and the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 18.4%. These disparities suggest potential challenges that may require targeted interventions and support. Additionally, the significant difference in per-student spending between the high school and the middle school raises questions about the equitable distribution of resources across the district.
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