Elementary Schools in Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

The Essexville-Hampton Public Schools district in Michigan operates two elementary schools: Verellen Elementary School and WR Bush Elementary School. While the schools share a district, they have divergent performance trends, with Verellen Elementary consistently ranking in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, while WR Bush had a stronger ranking in the past.

Verellen Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by test scores and proficiency rates, tends to lag behind both district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Verellen's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 36.5%, compared to the state average of 38.9%. Both schools also have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, with 29.5% of students chronically absent at each school, significantly higher than the state average. Despite the higher per-student spending at both schools, which exceeds the state average, the academic outcomes do not appear to reflect this additional investment.

Overall, the elementary schools in the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools district present a mixed picture. While WR Bush Elementary School had a stronger performance in the past, Verellen Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. The district may benefit from examining the factors contributing to these differences and implementing strategies to improve outcomes, particularly at Verellen Elementary School.