Delton Kellogg Schools

Delton Kellogg Schools is a small Michigan district serving about 1,101 students across four schools: Delton Kellogg Elementary School (PK-4), DeltonKellogg Middle School (5-8), and two high schools—DeltonKellogg High School and DK Academy (both 9-12). The district ranks in the 41st percentile statewide with a 2-star rating, but performance varies dramatically between schools.

DeltonKellogg High School is the clear standout, ranking in the 53rd percentile with a 97.3% graduation rate—far above the state average of 84%. It also posts strong 11th-grade science scores (38.2% proficient vs. 35.2% statewide) and a 60% proficiency rate on 10th-grade PSAT English. However, its SAT math proficiency is just 13.2%, compared to 26.5% statewide. DeltonKellogg Middle School shows promise, rebounding to the 58th percentile with 8th-grade PSAT English proficiency at 75.4%—over 10 points above the state. Yet its math scores trail state averages across most grades. Delton Kellogg Elementary School is a concern: proficiency dropped sharply from 2024-25 to 2025-26, with 3rd-grade math falling from 36% to 15.9% and 4th-grade English from 43.4% to 28.6%, dropping the school to the 17th percentile. DK Academy, an alternative high school, is the district’s biggest challenge—a 1-star rating, 69.7% graduation rate, and 85.7% chronic absenteeism.

Math is a district-wide weakness, with every school below state averages in most grades. Chronic absenteeism is also elevated, ranging from 20.4% at the high school to 29.3% at the elementary school. Spending varies widely—from $6,363 per student at DK Academy to $15,492 at the middle school—yet higher spending doesn’t clearly translate to better results. For parents, DeltonKellogg High School offers the strongest outcomes, while the middle school’s English program is a bright spot. The elementary school’s recent decline and DK Academy’s struggles warrant closer attention.