Harrison Middle School

Harrison Middle School is a public middle school located in Harrison, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 282 students. The school is part of the Harrison Community Schools district, which is ranked 483 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harrison Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, only 16.5% of 6th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.6%. Similarly, only 5.5% of 6th graders were proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 31.5%. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.5% to 39.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.

Interestingly, when analyzing the performance of different student subgroups, male students at Harrison Middle School generally perform better than female students, ranking higher in the state. The nearby schools, such as Gladwin Junior High School and Clare Middle School, generally outperform Harrison Middle School in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates in core subjects and lower chronic absenteeism rates. These schools also have lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite the relatively high spending per student at Harrison Middle School, ranging from $15,715 to $19,761 over the past few years, the academic outcomes remain significantly below the state averages, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's underperformance.