Munising Public Schools

The Munising Public Schools district in Michigan operates two schools: Munising High and Middle School, serving grades 6-12, and William G Mather Elementary School, serving grades PK-5. The district faces several challenges, including fluctuating school performance, high chronic absenteeism, and underperformance on standardized tests.

Munising High and Middle School has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 166 out of 743 Michigan high schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to 552 out of 735 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating). The school has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a high dropout rate of 7.6%. Test scores are generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.8% to 59.4% across different subjects and grade levels. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and a free/reduced lunch rate of 50.96%.

Similarly, William G Mather Elementary School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 535 out of 1,470 Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023 (3-star rating) to 777 out of 1,488 in 2024-2025 (2-star rating). Test scores are mixed, with some grade levels performing above the state averages in certain subjects, while others are below. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and a free/reduced lunch rate of 56.2%.