Memphis Community Schools

The Memphis Community Schools district in Michigan consists of two schools: Memphis JuniorSenior High School and Memphis Elementary School. The data reveals that the elementary school is a strong performer, ranking 346 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the high school's performance has declined, dropping from a 3-star to a 1-star rating and a significant drop in its statewide ranking.

Academically, the elementary school outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Math for grades 3-5, while the high school's test scores are more mixed, with some grades performing above and others below the state and district. The high school also faces challenges with a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, compared to 16.7% at the elementary school. Additionally, the elementary school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 43.38%, compared to 37.9% at the high school.

In terms of resources, the elementary school spends $14,726 per student, while the high school spends $13,601 per student. The elementary school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.3, compared to 17.5 at the high school. These differences in resource allocation may be an area for the district to examine, ensuring equitable distribution to support student learning at all grade levels.