Summary:
The city of Hillman, Michigan is home to two schools: Hillman Community JrSr High School and Hillman Elementary School, both part of the Hillman Community Schools district. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both consistently rank below the state average on various academic metrics.
Hillman Community JrSr High School has a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 129 to 376 out of 739-743 Michigan high schools, with a 2-4 star rating out of 5. Its four-year graduation rate is 82.8%, and its dropout rate is 7.6%. On standardized tests, the school generally performs below the state average in subjects like 7th grade ELA (38.7% proficiency vs. 39.2% state average) and 7th grade Math (9.68% proficiency vs. 33.3% state average). Hillman Elementary School fares even worse, with a statewide ranking between 1008 and 1131 out of 1470-1488 Michigan elementary schools and a 1-2 star rating. Its proficiency rates in 3rd grade ELA (18.4%), 3rd grade Math (26.3%), and 5th grade Math (18.52%) are all significantly below the state averages.
Both schools serve a student population facing significant economic challenges, with free/reduced lunch rates of 56.03% at Hillman Community JrSr High School and 71.28% at Hillman Elementary School. Additionally, the schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with 29.5% of students at each school missing 10% or more of the school year. These factors likely contribute to the schools' overall underperformance and the need for targeted interventions to improve the quality of education in the Hillman community.
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