Summary:
The city of Akron, Michigan has a single public elementary school, AkronFairgrove Elementary School, which serves students from grades K-5. The school's student population is predominantly White (91.33%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic, African American, and multiracial students.
Academically, AkronFairgrove Elementary School's performance is mixed compared to state averages. While the school excels in 3rd grade math (60% proficient vs. 43.4% state) and 4th grade English Language Arts (53.3% vs. 43.3% state), it struggles in 5th grade social studies (12.5% vs. 18.9% state). The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.9% is also relatively high, which can impact student learning. Socioeconomically, 71.1% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a population with significant economic challenges.
Despite the school's relatively high spending of $17,650 per student, the impact of this funding on student outcomes is unclear. Akron-Fairgrove Schools may need to closely examine the school's curriculum, teaching methods, and support systems to identify areas for improvement and better address the needs of its diverse student population.
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