Summary:
The city of Ubly, Michigan, is served by the Ubly Community Schools district, which operates two schools on a shared campus for approximately 613 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in this small, rural community. The district overall is a high performer, ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, and it is anchored by two distinct schools: Ubly Community Elementary School (grades K-5) and Ubly Community JrSr High School (grades 6-12).
The standout story is the dramatic rise of Ubly Community JrSr High School, which has climbed from the 53rd to the 79th percentile in just two years, earning a 4-star rating. Its students excel in 8th and 9th grade PSAT English and math, with proficiency rates 17 to 24 points above state averages. In contrast, Ubly Community Elementary School is a consistent performer, sitting in the 65th percentile, but shines brightest in 5th grade science, where 71.1% of students are proficient versus a 40% state average. While the high school has surged ahead in overall ranking, the elementary school still provides a strong foundation, with 5th graders also beating state averages in ELA and social studies by roughly 15 to 19 points.
Both schools share a remarkable culture of attendance, with chronic absenteeism at just 5-7% compared to the state's 27.9%, and a district graduation rate of 97.6%. However, parents should note two key concerns: a noticeable dip in 7th grade performance (ELA at 43.2% and math at 40.9% proficiency) and a significant weakness in upper-level science, with 11th grade proficiency at just 12.1% versus the state's 35.2%. Despite these issues, the district's pattern of steady academic growth from early grades through high school, combined with strong SAT reading scores and efficient spending at the secondary level, makes Ubly an attractive option for families seeking a tight-knit, high-achieving rural school environment.
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