Harper Creek Community Schools

The Harper Creek Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a range of performance across the schools, with Wattles Park Elementary School and Harper Creek Middle School standing out as the highest-performing in the district.

While the elementary schools have the highest spending per student, they do not necessarily have the best outcomes, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive improvements. The high school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other schools, which could be an area of concern. Additionally, Harper Creek High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 388 out of 531 in 2021-2022 to 537 out of 743 in 2023-2024.

The data also reveals a relationship between socioeconomic status and performance, with the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates generally having lower test scores and other performance metrics compared to the middle and high schools. This highlights the challenges that high-poverty schools often face and the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities.