Summary:
The Ithaca Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (North Elementary and South Elementary) and 1 high school (Ithaca High School). The district serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across all schools.
Ithaca High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 100-150 high schools in Michigan and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school boasts strong academic performance, with 50-60% proficiency rates in M-Step science and social studies exams, and 40-65% proficiency in SAT/PSAT subjects. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low dropout rate of 7.6% and a solid 82.8% 4-year graduation rate.
The elementary schools, North Elementary and South Elementary, show mixed performance, with some grades and subjects exceeding state averages and others falling behind. North Elementary stands out for its strong performance on M-Step English Language Arts exams, with 39-49% proficiency rates across grades 3-6. However, all elementary schools in the district face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%.
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