Evart Public Schools

The Evart Public Schools district in Michigan serves 798 students across three schools—Evart Elementary School (PK-5), Evart Middle School (6-8), and Evart High School (9-12)—in a community where 68-74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Among the three schools, Evart Middle School stands out as the most consistent academic performer, holding a 2-star rating for three straight years and ranking in the 46th percentile—the highest in the district. It is the only school to meet or exceed state averages in any subject, including 7th-grade math (38.5% vs. 33.3% state) and 8th-grade science (32.8% vs. 39.2% state). It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 21.0%, well below the state average of 27.9%. Meanwhile, Evart High School shows the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 21st to 41st percentile in one year, with 11th-grade social studies proficiency soaring from 13.7% to 35.3% and SAT reading and writing rising to 46.2%. In contrast, Evart Elementary School is the district's biggest concern, with its ranking sliding from the 42nd to 29th percentile over three years and proficiency rates in 4th-grade math (22.5%) and ELA (23.6%) far below state averages.

Key challenges include chronic absenteeism, which affects 41.5% of high school students and correlates with a 75.2% graduation rate and a 14.6% dropout rate—both significantly worse than state figures. Spending varies notably, with the middle school receiving $17,677 per student versus $14,423 at the high school, yet the elementary school spends $16,803 per student while producing the weakest results, suggesting money alone doesn't drive outcomes. A bright spot exists in 5th-grade science, where proficiency hit 54.4% in 2024-2025, far exceeding the state's 40.3%. For parents, the middle school offers the strongest academics and attendance, the high school is trending upward, and the elementary school warrants close attention to ensure foundational skills improve before students advance.