Saugatuck Public Schools

The Saugatuck Public Schools district in Michigan comprises three schools: Douglas Elementary School, Saugatuck High School, and Saugatuck Middle School. These schools consistently perform well, with Douglas Elementary and Saugatuck Middle ranking among the top schools in the state.

Douglas Elementary School stands out for its high academic performance, with 59.2% to 67.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 57.4% to 65.3% proficient or better in Math. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.8%, significantly lower than the district and state averages. Saugatuck Middle School is another standout, ranking among the top 72 middle schools in Michigan and demonstrating exceptional performance in English Language Arts and Math, with 48.6% to 60.3% of students proficient or better in ELA and 50% to 69.8% proficient or better in Math.

The Saugatuck Public Schools district as a whole shows a strong commitment to academic excellence, with all three schools consistently outperforming state averages in M-Step and SAT/PSAT assessments. The district also appears to allocate resources strategically, as evidenced by the significant differences in per-student spending between the schools. While the student populations are predominantly white, the schools serve a diverse range of students, including those from lower-income backgrounds, indicating a focus on equity and inclusion.