Summary:
The 49631 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Evart Public Schools and the Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District (Isd). While the schools serve a community with high levels of economic disadvantage, the data suggests they are struggling to maintain academic performance, with declining statewide rankings and test scores significantly below state averages.
Evart Elementary School has seen a significant drop in its statewide ranking, from 711 out of 1,470 Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,069 out of 1,488 in 2024-2025. The school's test scores are well below state averages, with only 24.7% of 3rd graders and 27.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 38.9% and 42.4%, respectively. Similarly, Evart High School has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 561 out of 735 Michigan high schools in 2022-2023 to 587 out of 739 in 2024-2025, with only 12.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 27.5%.
The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all three Evart schools, ranging from 29.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. While the Evart schools spend more per student than the state average, this does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The alternative school, Pineview Homes, spends significantly more per student at $83,875, but it serves a small population of only 14 students.
Thank you for your feedback!