Summary:
Corunna Public Schools is a mid-sized Michigan district with three schools—Elsa Meyer Elementary School (grades K-3), Corunna Middle School (grades 4-7), and Corunna High School (grades 8-12)—serving about 1,532 students. The district ranks in the upper-middle tier of Michigan schools (65th percentile, 3 stars), with standout strengths in graduation rates and attendance, but notable challenges in high school math.
The clear standout is Corunna Middle School, which has jumped 116 spots in state rankings over two years to reach the 78th percentile (4 stars). Its 7th graders outperform state averages by nearly 17 points in ELA and 10 points in math, while 5th graders exceed state social studies proficiency by 16 points. In contrast, Corunna High School lags behind—11th grade SAT math proficiency is just 13.2% versus the state’s 26.5%, and science scores trail by 11 points. Elsa Meyer Elementary School showed dramatic one-year gains, jumping from below-state to well-above-state in 3rd grade ELA (52.2% vs. 38.2%) and math (52.7% vs. 42.9%), despite having the district’s highest poverty rate.
Parents should note a troubling math decline as students move from middle to high school: 8th grade math proficiency is 39.3% (above state), but by 11th grade it falls to 13.2%—a 66% drop. The high school does excel at keeping students on track, with a 95% graduation rate and a 3.2% dropout rate (state: 84% and 7.1%). Chronic absenteeism is a district strength, with all schools below the state’s 27.9% rate, led by the middle school at 15.2%. Overall, this district offers strong elementary and middle school academics, but families should investigate high school math support and curriculum before enrolling older students.
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