Summary:
Croswell-Lexington Community Schools is a Michigan district of about 1,708 students across five schools—two elementary, one middle, and two high schools—serving the rural communities of Croswell and Lexington. The district overall earns a 4-star rating, ranking 172nd out of 625 Michigan districts, but that average masks dramatic differences between its schools.
The standout is Meyer Elementary School, a 5-star school in the 91st percentile statewide. Its 3rd-grade math proficiency (74.1%) is nearly double the district average and far above the state (42.9%). Meyer also spends the most per student ($16,787) and has the lowest chronic absenteeism (13.5%). By contrast, Frostick School, the other elementary, has slipped from the 77th to the 60th percentile over three years, with 3rd-grade ELA proficiency dropping to 26.8%. Frostick serves the highest share of economically disadvantaged elementary students (66.7% free/reduced lunch). At the secondary level, Croswell-Lexington Middle School is a consistent bright spot (77th percentile), especially in 7th-grade math (52.5% proficient vs. 33.3% statewide) and 8th-grade social studies (62.4% vs. 50.3%). Croswell-Lexington High School posts a remarkable 99.1% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, though only 19.3% of 11th graders are proficient in SAT math—well below the state's 26.5%.
The most troubling picture is at Pioneer High School, an alternative school where 82% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. Its graduation rate is just 55.8%, and it receives only $4,352 per student—less than a third of Meyer's funding. Despite that, Pioneer maintains a 0% dropout rate. The district's overall 18.7% chronic absenteeism rate beats the state's 27.9%, but high school absenteeism (22.6%) lags Meyer's 13.5%. For parents, the takeaway is clear: Meyer and the middle school deliver elite results, while Frostick and Pioneer need attention—and the district's resource allocation doesn't always match student need.
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