Spring Lake Public Schools

The Spring Lake Public Schools district in Michigan is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The district as a whole is highly ranked, coming in at 7th out of 610 school districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as exceptional performers. Jeffers Elementary School is ranked 7th out of 1,486 elementary schools in Michigan, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, and a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 8%. Holmes Elementary School is another high-performing elementary school, ranked 33rd in the state and boasting strong test scores. At the high school level, Spring Lake High School stands out, ranking 11th out of 743 high schools in Michigan with a 98.7% 4-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate.

The district's schools consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points higher than the state. However, the district's student population is predominantly white, ranging from 80-92% across the schools, which may be an area for the district to examine and work to improve diversity and inclusion. Additionally, the alternative high school, Spring Lake Alternative Education, has significantly lower performance metrics compared to the district's other high school, highlighting the need for targeted support and resources for students in alternative education settings.