Summary:
The city of Hermansville, Michigan has only one public elementary school, North Central Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 125 students. The school is part of the North Central Area Schools district, which is ranked 185 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
North Central Elementary School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 607 out of 1,470 Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 875 out of 1,488 in 2024-2025. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars over the same period. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is significantly higher than the state average, which is a significant concern as it is strongly linked to lower academic achievement.
Academically, North Central Elementary has some strengths, with 3rd and 4th grade math proficiency rates exceeding the state averages. However, its performance in other subjects and grade levels is generally below the state average. The school serves a population with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage, with 59.2% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school spends more per student than the state average, raising questions about the efficient use of resources and the need to explore ways to improve outcomes.
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