12 Michigan Schools Awarded 2024 National Blue Ribbon Recognition

LANSING – Twelve high-performing Michigan public schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) shared today.

Each year, the U.S. Department of Education bestows this prestigious designation in recognition of schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. The 12 Michigan schools are being recognized along with 356 schools nationwide as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

"I congratulate our Michigan schools being recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools,” said State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice. “This honor reflects the dedication, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence demonstrated by our educators, students, and communities. As we celebrate this achievement, let us continue to build on this success and inspire even greater accomplishments for all our schools and students across the state."

The U.S. Department of Education recognizes National Blue Ribbon Schools in one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, specific student subgroup performance and graduation rates. They are: 

• Exemplary High Performing Schools, which are among the state’s highest- performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. 
• Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools, which are among their state’s highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between different student groups and the overall student body. 

The Michigan schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools were:

• Chandler Woods Charter Academy (high performing), located in Belmont.
• Hill Elementary School (high performing), Davison Community Schools.
• Dearborn STEM Middle School (high performing), Dearborn Public Schools.
• Pembroke Academy (achievement gap closing), located in Detroit.
• Lake Hills Elementary School (high performing), Grand Haven Area Public Schools.
• Rosy Mound Elementary School (high performing), Grand Haven Area Public Schools.
• Hughes Elementary School (achievement gap closing), Marshall Public Schools.
• Moraine Elementary School (high performing), Northville Public Schools.
• Pellston Elementary School (achievement gap closing), Pellston Public Schools.
• Meadow Ridge Elementary (high performing) School, Rockford Public Schools.
• Handley Elementary School (high performing), Saginaw Public Schools.
• Hamilton Elementary School (high performing), Troy School District.

Nominated schools also complete an extensive narrative application describing their school culture and philosophy, curriculum, assessments, instructional practices, professional development, leadership structures, and parent and community involvement.

Photographs and brief descriptions of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are available at http://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/.

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