Middle Schools in Chippewa Valley Schools

The Chippewa Valley Schools district in Michigan is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8: Seneca Middle School, Wyandot Middle School, Iroquois Middle School, and Algonquin Middle School. The data reveals significant differences in academic performance and other key metrics across these schools.

Seneca Middle School and Iroquois Middle School stand out as the top-performing schools in the district, consistently ranking among the top 25% and 20% of middle schools in Michigan, respectively. Both schools have 4-star ratings and excel in subject areas like English Language Arts and Math, outpacing district and state averages. In contrast, Algonquin Middle School is the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom 50% of Michigan middle schools with a 2-star rating and significantly lagging behind in test scores.

Across the district, all 4 middle schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5%, which is higher than the state average. The schools also have a wide range of free/reduced lunch recipients, from 31.23% at Iroquois to 53.29% at Algonquin. Per-student spending varies from $12,358 at Seneca to $14,156 at Algonquin, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be driving student outcomes in the district.