Summary:
Quincy Community Schools is a small, unified district in Michigan serving about 1,099 students across three schools—Jennings Elementary School (PK-5), Quincy Middle School (5-8), and Quincy High School (7-12)—with grade overlap indicating a campus-style transition between buildings.
The clear standout is Quincy Middle School, which has climbed to a 4-star rating and the 75th percentile statewide. Its 8th graders dramatically outperform state averages, especially in Social Studies (75.3% vs. 50.3%) and Science (56.2% vs. 39.2%), and also lead in PSAT Math and ELA. By contrast, Jennings Elementary School is the district's weakest link, rated just 2 stars, with 4th grade math (30.8%) and 5th grade math (19.8%) falling far below state norms. Quincy High School sits in the middle—a solid 3-star performer with a 91% graduation rate and a remarkably low 1.9% dropout rate, though its SAT Math scores (20.7%) lag the state average by nearly 6 points.
Mathematics is the district's biggest challenge, with proficiency dipping below state averages in nearly every grade except 8th grade, where scores spike before falling again by 11th grade. Chronic absenteeism (17%) is better than the state's 27.9% but still affects nearly 1 in 5 students. The high school operates efficiently with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio and the lowest per-student spending ($12,639), yet still posts strong graduation outcomes. Parents should note significant year-over-year swings in test scores—like 8th grade Social Studies jumping 27 points—which suggest small class sizes make single-year results volatile. Overall, the district serves a relatively economically advantaged population, making the persistent math gaps more puzzling, while the middle school's success and the high school's strong graduation rates offer bright spots for families considering this area.
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