Best Public Schools in Adrian, MI

The city of Adrian, Michigan, is home to 15 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students across the Adrian Public Schools and Madison School District (Lenawee). The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like Madison High School and JCLISD Academy A Regional Middle College exceeding state averages, while others struggle to meet proficiency standards.

Among the top-performing schools, Madison High School ranks 304 out of 739 Michigan high schools and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, with strong academic performance, including 57.4% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 33.7% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics. Similarly, JCLISD Academy A Regional Middle College is ranked 11 out of 561 Michigan high schools and is rated 5 out of 5 stars, with an exceptional 58.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Mathematics.

On the other hand, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with schools like Michener Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School struggling to meet proficiency standards. These schools also have the highest free and reduced-price lunch rates, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement. Additionally, all the schools in the data set face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, which can significantly impact student learning and academic outcomes.