Harrison Community Schools

The Harrison Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mixed picture, with the Harrison Community High School standing out as a relative bright spot, while the elementary and middle schools face significant challenges in academic performance.

The high school has the highest SchoolDigger rating in the district, with 3 out of 5 stars, and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 90.0%. Its performance on state assessments, such as the M-Step and SAT, is generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in science and social studies. In contrast, the Harrison Middle School has a low 1-star SchoolDigger rating, but it stands out for its relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.5%, which is lower than the other schools in the district.

The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the elementary/middle schools and the high school. While the high school performs better than the state averages on several assessments, the elementary and middle schools consistently underperform compared to state benchmarks. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.31% to 85.31% across the schools, suggests that the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact student learning and achievement. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the academic outcomes suggest the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues.