Vassar Public Schools

The Vassar Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals stark differences in the performance and outcomes of these schools, with Central School standing out as the highest-performing, while Clarence Fischer Center struggles with extremely low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and poor test scores.

Central School has the highest performance on state assessments, with 32.4% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 42.6% proficient in math, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%, respectively. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a lower student-teacher ratio than Vassar Senior High School. In contrast, Clarence Fischer Center has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (95.95%), indicating a high-need student population, and extremely low graduation rates (5.5%) and very high dropout rates (66.6%).

The data also reveals racial disparities, with Clarence Fischer Center having a much higher percentage of African American students (45.95%) compared to the other schools. Additionally, the differences in per-student spending across the schools (ranging from $15,025 to $18,822) may indicate variations in resource allocation and funding, which could contribute to the performance gaps observed. Addressing attendance and engagement issues, particularly at Vassar Senior High School (26.6% chronic absenteeism rate), could also be a priority for the district.