The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in Science. The lowest is 59% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Chatfield School
Chatfield School is a single-school district serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Lapeer County, Michigan. It is a small school in a rural-to-suburban stretch of the county. The student body is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic presence and a scattering of other backgrounds. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was not available, and figures for English learners and special education populations were also missing. A parent would want to ask the school directly about how it supports economically disadvantaged students and those with individualized education plans.
Academically, Chatfield stands out in its county. On Michigan's state assessments, the school's proficiency rates across tested grades and subjects place it in the top quartile among Lapeer County's six districts. The overall proficiency index sits well above the county median and above the next-highest district. In English language arts, Chatfield's results are consistently strong, with most grades showing a clear majority of students meeting or exceeding proficiency. The eighth-grade ELA result is particularly high, with nearly all tested students proficient. Math results are more varied but still solid, with most grades landing at or above a comfortable majority proficient. Fifth-grade math is the relative soft spot, with just under half of tested students reaching proficiency. A parent may want to look into this further with the school. Science scores are strong in both tested grades, and social studies shows a split: fifth grade sits below the halfway mark while eighth grade reaches a clear majority proficient.
The school's chronic absenteeism rate is low, in the top quartile among county districts and well below the county median. Students are showing up regularly, which is a positive signal for both engagement and the stability of daily instruction.
Per-pupil current spending is in the lower range among the five Lapeer County districts for which spending data was available. This does not necessarily indicate a resource shortfall, but a parent may want to ask how the school prioritizes its budget, especially if there are specific programs or supports of interest.
Because Chatfield serves only through eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. Families will need to plan for a high school transition, and the school would be the place to ask about typical destinations and how well-prepared students tend to be when they move on.
The district brief search turned up no recent changes or initiatives that clear a lasting-impact threshold for parents. No locale brief was available for the immediate community, so the provided data does not describe housing values, rental markets, or commuting context. What the academic picture shows is a small school with strong test results, good attendance, and a consistent record across most subjects and grades. For a family looking for a close-knit K-through-8 setting in this part of Lapeer County, Chatfield presents a solid academic pathway. The data gaps and the fifth-grade results in math and social studies are worth a direct conversation with the school.
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