Michigan Center School District

The Michigan Center School District operates three schools: two elementary schools (Keicher Elementary and Arnold Elementary) and one high school (Michigan Center Jr/Sr High School). While the district excels in certain areas, such as Keicher Elementary's strong performance in English Language Arts, it faces challenges in others, including low math proficiency and high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the high school level.

Keicher Elementary stands out with its impressive English Language Arts scores, where 3rd-grade students outperform the state average. However, the school struggles with math, with only 5.9% of 6th-graders scoring proficient or better on the M-STEP Math assessment, well below the state average. In contrast, the Michigan Center Jr/Sr High School lags behind state averages in both English and Math, with only 17.5% of 11th-graders scoring proficient or better on the SAT Math assessment.

The Michigan Center School District also faces socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at the elementary schools, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage. Additionally, the district struggles with chronic absenteeism, particularly at the high school level, which may be contributing to the academic challenges. Overall, the district's performance is inconsistent, and it will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address these issues and improve student outcomes across all schools.