Springport Public Schools

Springport Public Schools is a small, unified district in Springport, Michigan, serving about 932 students across three schools on a single campus: Springport Elementary School (K-5), Springport Middle School (6-8), and Springport High School (9-12). The district ranks in the 36th percentile statewide, but performance varies sharply by school level.

Springport High School is the clear standout, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 50th percentile. It posts a 91.9% graduation rate (well above the state’s 84%), a dropout rate under half the state average, and strong science (43.9%) and social studies (47.4%) proficiency. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 17.3% is dramatically lower than the district’s other schools. Springport Middle School shows a mixed picture: 8th graders jumped 18 points in social studies to 59.7% proficiency and improved in science, but math remains a serious weakness—only 11% of 6th graders and 14.7% of 8th graders are proficient, roughly 20 points below state averages. Springport Elementary School is the district’s biggest concern, with declines in every subject and grade level from last year, dropping its ranking to the 25th percentile. Fifth-grade ELA fell 14 points to 33%, and 3rd-grade math sits at just 15.1%.

Math is a systemic crisis across all grades, with proficiency gaps of 15–27 points below state averages. Chronic absenteeism is high at the elementary (28.2%) and middle (29.8%) levels but low at the high school. The district spends a substantial $14,796–$15,355 per student, yet outcomes lag, suggesting resource allocation issues. The high school’s success despite earlier struggles hints at effective interventions, while the middle school’s social studies turnaround offers a model worth replicating. For parents, the high school is a solid choice, but the elementary and middle schools need targeted attention in math and attendance.