Schools in Addison, MI

The city of Addison, Michigan is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Addison Elementary School, Addison High School, and Addison Middle School. These schools are part of the Addison Community Schools district.

Among the three schools, Addison High School stands out as the strongest performer, ranking 223 out of 739 Michigan high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a low dropout rate of 7.6%. Additionally, Addison High School outperforms the state average in 11th-grade M-Step/Social Studies and SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. In contrast, Addison Middle School appears to be the weakest performer, with lower statewide rankings and test scores that lag behind the state averages across multiple grade levels and subjects.

While Addison Elementary School shows some strengths, particularly in 3rd-grade math and 5th-grade science and social studies, it struggles with proficiency in 4th-grade English language arts and math. Across all three schools, the district faces a significant challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be contributing to the academic difficulties. Additionally, the socioeconomic factors, such as the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggest the district serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may impact student performance.