Summary:
Edwardsburg Public Schools operates three elementary schools—Eagle Lake Elementary School (grades 2-3), Edwardsburg Intermediate School (grades 4-5), and Edwardsburg Primary School (grades K-1)—serving roughly 1,088 students in a suburban Michigan community. The district earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the 91st percentile statewide, making it a top performer academically.
Among the three schools, Edwardsburg Intermediate School stands out as the academic leader, with 5th graders scoring 57.5% proficient in English Language Arts and 47.8% in Math—both well above state averages (43.8% and 32.2%, respectively). Its 4th grade scores are similarly strong, with 55.7% ELA and 52.7% Math proficiency. Eagle Lake Elementary School also performs well, with 3rd graders hitting 51.6% in ELA and 53.3% in Math, outpacing state averages by 13-14 points. Edwardsburg Primary School has no test data since it serves only K-1, but it feeds into these successful upper grades. The biggest concern across all three schools is chronic absenteeism: rates range from 32.6% at Intermediate to 42.0% at Primary, all well above the state’s 27.9%. This is especially troubling for the youngest learners, as consistent attendance is critical for building foundational skills.
Financially, the schools spend between $12,386 and $13,919 per student, with Intermediate spending the most despite identical student-teacher ratios (18.2:1) as Eagle Lake. Economically, 34.8-40% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, yet academic results defy typical poverty-related trends, suggesting effective instruction. One relative weakness is 5th grade Social Studies, where proficiency (34.4%) is only 6.9 points above the state—smaller than other subject gaps. Overall, this cohesive K-5 feeder system delivers consistent, above-average results, but addressing absenteeism—particularly at the Primary level—should be a district priority to sustain future success.
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