Saranac Community Schools

The Saranac Community Schools district in Michigan consists of two schools: Saranac Elementary School and Saranac JrSr High School. The data indicates that Saranac JrSr High School is the standout performer in the district, ranking in the top 20% of Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saranac JrSr High School boasts a strong 82.8% four-year graduation rate, a low 7.6% dropout rate, and student performance that exceeds the state average on standardized tests in subjects like English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. The school's SAT and PSAT scores are also above the state averages, suggesting its students are well-prepared for college. In contrast, Saranac Elementary School has more average performance, ranking in the middle 40% of Michigan elementary schools, and a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%.

While Saranac Elementary School spends more per student ($13,367) compared to Saranac JrSr High School ($12,010), the elementary school also has a higher percentage of students (44.59%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating it serves a more economically disadvantaged population. This socioeconomic difference may be an important factor to consider when analyzing the schools' relative performance. Overall, the data suggests the Saranac Community Schools district has a strong high school but could benefit from further attention and support for its elementary school to address areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and academic performance.