Best Public Schools in Ira, MI

The city of Ira, Michigan has a total of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 2 high schools, with no middle schools or alternative schools. The schools in this area show a mix of performance, with standout schools like Palms Elementary School and Anchor Bay High School performing well, while others like Francois Maconce Elementary School and Compass Pointe struggle with lower academic achievement.

Palms Elementary School stands out as a high-performing public magnet school, with strong proficiency rates in 3rd grade ELA, 3rd grade math, and 4th grade ELA. In contrast, Francois Maconce Elementary School lags behind, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages in many subjects. At the high school level, Anchor Bay High School stands out as the largest and highest-performing high school in the area, with consistently strong performance and higher proficiency rates than the state average in several subjects.

Across the schools, there are some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates around 29.5% and varying levels of spending per student. The data also reveals that Anchor Bay School District and East China School District serve the Ira area, indicating that families may have options when it comes to their children's education. Overall, the schools in Ira show a mix of performance, with pockets of excellence and areas that need improvement to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.