Mesick Consolidated Schools

Mesick Consolidated Schools is a small, rural Michigan district serving approximately 532 students in grades K-12 across two schools: Floyd M Jewett Elementary School (grades K-5) and Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School (grades 6-12).

The standout school is Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School, which has made a remarkable turnaround, jumping 221 positions in state rankings over two years to reach the upper third of Michigan schools. Its 11th graders excel in social studies (71.9% proficiency vs. 43.2% statewide) and science (50% vs. 35.2%), while 10th graders shine in PSAT ELA (81.6% vs. 58%). The school also boasts a low 2.7% dropout rate and an 83.7% graduation rate. However, math remains a serious weakness—only 12.5% of 11th graders are proficient in SAT math, less than half the state rate. Floyd M Jewett Elementary School shows promise with 4th grade math (42.1%) and 5th grade science (43.1%) exceeding state averages, plus an excellent 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Yet its performance is volatile, with 3rd grade math dropping from 45.5% to 33.3% proficiency in one year, likely due to small class sizes.

Across the district, a clear pattern emerges: strong humanities and science achievement contrasts with persistent math struggles at every grade level. The high school's chronic absenteeism (28.5%) slightly exceeds the state average, while the elementary school fares better at 24.7%. With per-student spending of $16,429-$17,846 and roughly half to 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the district invests heavily in education. The 8th grade cohort shows particular academic strength, suggesting future gains may be on the horizon. For parents, Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School offers exceptional instruction in social studies, science, and ELA, but families should be aware of the math gap and consider supplemental support in that subject.