Summary:
The Comstock Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two elementary schools: Comstock Elementary School and STEM Academy. While both serve elementary-aged students, the data reveals a stark contrast in their academic performance and overall quality.
STEM Academy emerges as the standout school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Michigan. In the 2024-2025 school year, STEM Academy was ranked 163 out of 1,488 schools statewide and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the previous two years. In contrast, Comstock Elementary School has struggled, ranking in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools and receiving a 0-star rating for the past three school years.
The performance gap is evident in the schools' test scores. STEM Academy students significantly outperform their peers at Comstock Elementary and the district as a whole on M-Step assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, 58.3% of STEM Academy's 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 17.6% at Comstock Elementary and 25% for the district. The disparity extends to other subjects, with STEM Academy's 5th graders excelling in Science (74.3% proficient) and Social Studies (68.6%), while Comstock Elementary struggled (16.5% and 6.2%, respectively).
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