L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

The L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district in Michigan comprises 17 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 288 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. High School North has the highest enrollment with 1,588 students and a strong 93.9% four-year graduation rate, though its test scores are slightly below the district and state averages. Atwood Elementary School has the highest test scores in the district, outperforming the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the district average. In contrast, Tenniswood Elementary School stands out with its high percentage of minority students (62.64% non-white) and high rates of free/reduced lunch (72.75%), as well as significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district, suggesting potential inequities that need to be addressed. Additionally, the schools with the highest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients tend to have the lowest test scores and graduation rates, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on educational outcomes. The district also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, particularly at DiAnne M Pellerin Center and Middle School South, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.