Summary:
The city of Harris, Michigan is home to two schools: Bark River-Harris Elementary School and Bark River-Harris Jr-Sr High School, both part of the Bark River-Harris School District. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the high school has struggled, highlighting a potential disconnect in the educational pipeline within the district.
Bark River-Harris Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are notably higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Bark River-Harris Jr-Sr High School has ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools and earned only a 2-star rating, with test scores generally below the state averages and a relatively high dropout rate of 7.6%.
Both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5%, significantly above the state average. However, the elementary school appears to be allocating resources more effectively, with a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. The district's overall ranking of 168 out of 613 in Michigan, with a 4-star rating, indicates it is performing reasonably well compared to other districts in the state, but the significant gap in performance between the elementary and high school warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure a more consistent and successful educational experience for all students.
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