Best Public Schools in Carson City, MI

The Carson City, Michigan area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual academy). The data reveals some standout schools and key insights about the district's performance and student demographics.

Carson City Elementary School stands out with relatively strong test scores, with 49.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 41.3% in Math, outperforming the district and state averages. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% compared to the district's other schools and spends more per student ($14,444). In contrast, Carson CityCrystal Virtual Academy has a very high student-teacher ratio of 45:1 and significantly lower spending per student ($6,080) compared to the district's other schools.

Across the Carson City-Crystal Area Schools district, chronic absenteeism rates are consistently high, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%. While Carson City Elementary School outperforms the district and state in 3rd grade ELA and Math, Carson CityCrystal Virtual Academy lags behind in 11th grade science, social studies, SAT ELA, and SAT Math. The district's schools also have high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 49.77% to 73.33%, indicating a high-need student population.