Summary:
The city of Carleton, Michigan is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district display a range of performance, with some standout elementary schools like Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Loren Eyler Elementary School outperforming the middle and high schools on key metrics such as test scores and ratings.
The elementary schools in the Airport Community Schools district stand out, with Joseph C Sterling Elementary ranked 315 out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools and Loren Eyler Elementary ranked 405. Both have 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and impressive test scores, with over 50% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, the district's high schools, such as Airport Senior High School, have test scores below state averages, though they do have higher-than-average graduation rates and lower dropout rates.
Across the district, there are some concerning trends, including high chronic absenteeism rates and wide disparities in free/reduced lunch eligibility and per-student spending. These factors may be contributing to the overall lower performance of the middle and high schools compared to the elementary schools. The district as a whole has room for improvement to raise the quality of education and ensure all students have access to a high-performing school.
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