Edwardsburg Public Schools

Edwardsburg Public Schools is a highly rated, unified school district in southwest Michigan serving about 2,519 students across six schools, from young learners in grades K-1 at Edwardsburg Primary School through high school seniors at Edwardsburg High School and Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center.

The district’s standout is Edwardsburg High School, which consistently ranks in the top 10% of Michigan high schools and boasts a 98.8% graduation rate—far above the state average. Its SAT scores are exceptional, with 65.9% of 11th graders proficient in reading and writing and 44.3% in math, outpacing state averages by 14 and 18 points respectively. Edwardsburg Middle School also performs well above state averages in all subjects, though its ranking slipped slightly to the 87th percentile this year. The elementary schools—Eagle Lake Elementary School, Edwardsburg Intermediate School, and Edwardsburg Primary School—all exceed state proficiency rates in ELA and math, with 3rd graders at 51.6% and 53.3% proficiency respectively. By contrast, Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center serves a smaller, more economically diverse population (67% free/reduced lunch) and has improved from the 15th to 37th percentile in two years, though its outcomes remain below district peers.

The most pressing concern is chronic absenteeism, which is surprisingly high given the strong academics. Nearly half of Edwardsburg Middle School students (48.1%) are chronically absent, and rates exceed 40% at the elementary level, yet test scores remain 10-20 points above state averages. This paradox suggests attending students are exceptionally well-prepared, but it raises sustainability questions. Additionally, math proficiency dips steadily from 53.3% in 3rd grade to 42.4% in 7th grade before rebounding, indicating 7th grade is a challenging transition year. The district spends efficiently ($9,573-$14,464 per student) to achieve top-decile results, making it a compelling choice for families seeking strong academics, though attendance patterns warrant attention.