Olivet Community Schools

The Olivet Community Schools district in Michigan consists of three schools: Olivet High School, Olivet Middle School, and Fern Persons Elementary School. The district as a whole is ranked 199 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the three schools, Olivet Middle School stands out as a top performer, ranking 294 out of 897 Michigan middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school consistently excels on state assessments, with several grades exceeding the state average in core subjects. In contrast, Olivet High School has test scores generally below the state averages, except for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing on the SAT. However, Fern Persons Elementary School shines in 3rd grade, outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math.

Across the district, attendance and chronic absenteeism are areas of concern, with all three schools reporting relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 22.1% to 26.8%. Additionally, Olivet High School has a 83.7% four-year graduation rate and a 10.8% dropout rate, indicating room for improvement in supporting student success and retention. Despite these challenges, the district's consistent performance and the standout achievements of Olivet Middle School and Fern Persons Elementary School suggest a strong foundation for the Olivet Community Schools district.