Summary:
Goodrich Area Schools is a small, highly rated district in Goodrich, Michigan, serving about 1,916 students across four schools (PK-12) with a strong overall state ranking and a predominantly middle-to-upper-middle-class population.
The district’s flagship is Goodrich High School, which posts a stellar 98.2% graduation rate (vs. 84% statewide), a 1.1% dropout rate, and consistent 4-star ratings. It also leads in college readiness, with SAT reading/writing proficiency near 61% and strong science and social studies scores. The biggest contrast is at the middle level: Goodrich Middle School struggles with a sharp drop in ELA proficiency—6th grade falls to just 27.8% (state: 37.5%)—and shows volatile year-over-year rankings, dipping to the 63rd percentile in 2025-2026. Meanwhile, Oaktree Elementary School shines in early math (4th grade: 58.7% vs. 39.4% state) and has the district’s lowest chronic absenteeism at 8.9%. Reid Elementary School (PK-1) has no test data but benefits from the lowest student-teacher ratio (17.2:1) and high per-pupil spending, signaling strong early-childhood investment.
Key takeaways for parents: the district’s main vulnerability is the 5th–7th grade transition, where both math and reading dip below state averages despite excellent elementary and high school results. Chronic absenteeism rises with grade level, from 8.9% at Oaktree to 17.9% at the high school—though all schools beat the state’s 27.9% rate. Financially, per-student spending ranges from $12,894 (Oaktree) to $14,565 (middle school), and free/reduced lunch rates are low (14.85–18.28%). If you’re choosing between schools, Oaktree offers the strongest elementary academics, the high school is a clear standout for college prep, but be prepared to support your child through the middle school years, where targeted literacy and math intervention may be needed.
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