Summary:
The city of Essexville, Michigan has only one middle school, Cramer Junior High School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 223 out of 613 in Michigan and has a 3-star rating, Cramer Junior High School's performance has been declining, with its statewide ranking dropping from 278 out of 883 Michigan middle schools in 2022-2023 to 393 out of 890 in 2024-2025.
Cramer Junior High School's academic performance is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates on M-Step and PSAT tests lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 5th grade ELA proficiency rate was 36.2% compared to the state average of 44.4%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a higher spending per student and a smaller student-teacher ratio compared to the state averages. This suggests that the school may be allocating resources towards smaller class sizes and other interventions, but these efforts have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. The school also serves a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 42.76%, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic underperformance.
Thank you for your feedback!