Elementary Schools in Chippewa Valley Schools

The Chippewa Valley Schools district in Michigan is home to 12 public magnet elementary schools serving grades PK-5. While the schools share a common district, the data reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing institutions, with significant disparities in academic achievement across the student population.

At the top of the district are standout schools like Shawnee Elementary School, Sequoyah Elementary School, and Cheyenne Elementary School. These schools rank among the top 20% of elementary institutions in Michigan, with consistently high test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and strong overall performance. In contrast, schools like Ottawa Elementary, Clinton Valley Elementary, and Erie Elementary struggle, with much lower academic achievement across the board.

The data suggests these performance gaps may be correlated with demographic factors, as the higher-performing schools tend to have lower percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students. Chronic absenteeism also appears to be a significant issue at several schools, potentially contributing to the lower test scores and academic outcomes. While per-student spending varies across the Chippewa Valley Schools district, there does not seem to be a clear link between higher funding and better student results, indicating that other factors beyond just resources are at play.