Benzie County Central Schools


Summary:

The Benzie County Central Schools district in Michigan consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and faces challenges such as high poverty rates and chronic absenteeism, which may be impacting student outcomes.

Within the district, Lake Ann Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently scoring above the district and state averages on standardized tests. Meanwhile, Benzie Central Senior High School has shown improvement, moving up in the statewide rankings and maintaining a graduation rate above the district average. However, other schools in the district, such as Betsie Valley School, struggle to meet state benchmarks, highlighting the need for targeted support and interventions.

The data reveals significant disparities in school performance within the district, with the top-performing schools outpacing the lower-performing ones. Additionally, the district faces high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, which may be contributing to the challenges faced by some schools. By closely analyzing the data and addressing these underlying factors, the Benzie County Central Schools district can work to provide a high-quality education for all of its students and ensure that every school in the district has the resources and support it needs to succeed.

District Detail

 9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616-9661

 (231) 882-9653

SchoolDigger Rank:
374th of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,136

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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