Best Public Schools in Pellston, MI

The city of Pellston, Michigan is home to two schools - Pellston MiddleHigh School and Pellston Elementary School, both part of the Pellston Public Schools district. The data reveals that Pellston Elementary is the standout performer, ranking in the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years.

Pellston Elementary's test scores are generally above the state averages, with 64.9% of 4th graders and 62.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, and 73% of 4th graders and 62.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in Math. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, compared to 12.6 at the middle/high school. In contrast, Pellston MiddleHigh School has a lower statewide ranking, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its test scores tend to be below the state averages, particularly in Math and Science.

Both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5% and significant differences in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary (65.05%) and middle/high school (58.59%). The district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to the state averages on many academic measures, indicating a need for further investigation and potential improvement strategies. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and exploring the reasons behind the disparities in performance between the two schools could be valuable next steps for the district.