Summary:
The city of Potterville, Michigan is home to three public schools: Potterville Elementary School, Potterville High School, and Potterville Middle School, all of which are part of the Potterville Public Schools district. The data reveals a mixed picture, with some standout performance and areas that may require improvement.
Potterville Middle School emerges as a standout, ranking 323 out of 890 Michigan middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performed well on several test score metrics, including 84% proficiency in 8th grade PSAT English Language Arts and 46% proficiency in 8th grade PSAT Mathematics, both significantly above the state averages. Potterville High School also performed well, ranking 362 out of 739 Michigan high schools and maintaining a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% in 2023-2024.
However, the data also reveals some areas of concern. All three schools had a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the proficiency rates in M-Step Math were consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and schools, with the lowest being 16.7% for 11th graders at Potterville High School. The data also shows a declining statewide ranking for Potterville Elementary School, suggesting a relative decline in performance compared to other elementary schools in the state.
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