Elementary Schools in Anchor Bay School District

The Anchor Bay School District in Michigan is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The district's schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with some standouts like Great Oaks Elementary School and Lighthouse Elementary School consistently ranking among the top 250 elementary schools in the state.

Great Oaks Elementary and Lighthouse Elementary are the top-performing schools in the district, with over 60% proficiency in English Language Arts and Math. These schools also have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a more affluent student population. In contrast, Dean A Naldrett School and Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School have lower proficiency rates, particularly in Math. The district as a whole faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, with all schools reporting rates well above the state average.

The data also reveals a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, from 18.74% at Great Oaks Elementary to 75.81% at Francois Maconce Elementary School, indicating a diverse socioeconomic mix within the district. Additionally, the schools with higher per-student spending tend to perform better academically, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and resources to support student learning.