New Lothrop Area Public Schools

The New Lothrop Area Public Schools district in Michigan consists of two schools: New Lothrop Elementary School and New Lothrop High School. Both schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with the elementary school consistently ranking in the top 30% of Michigan elementary schools and the high school ranking in the top 25% of Michigan high schools.

New Lothrop Elementary School stands out for its consistently high proficiency rates on state assessments, exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies across multiple grade levels. The school also maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the high school. In contrast, New Lothrop High School boasts a relatively high graduation rate of 82.8% and strong performance on SAT and PSAT assessments, with proficiency rates above the state averages in several subject areas.

Despite the significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at both schools, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage in the district, the schools have been able to maintain their strong academic performance. This suggests effective resource allocation and support for students from lower-income backgrounds. The higher per-student spending at the high school level may indicate a greater investment in resources and programs for older students, while the slightly more favorable student-teacher ratio at the elementary school could contribute to its outstanding academic achievements.