Summary:
The Northview Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two middle schools: Highlands School and Crossroads Middle School. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and have a majority white student population, with similar proportions of other racial groups.
Based on the available data, Crossroads Middle School appears to be the standout performer in the district. It has a higher statewide ranking, placing 267th out of 897 Michigan middle schools, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Crossroads Middle School consistently outperforms Highlands School and the state average on academic measures, including PSAT English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates for 8th-grade students. However, Crossroads Middle School also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 35.6%, compared to 32.2% at Highlands School.
Interestingly, the data suggests a potential relationship between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Crossroads Middle School, with a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (51.24%), outperforms Highlands School (46.6%) on several academic measures. This may be related to the higher per-student spending at Crossroads Middle School ($17,616 compared to $16,769 at Highlands School).
Thank you for your feedback!