Summary:
The city of Allendale, Michigan is home to 7 schools serving students from early childhood through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The Allendale Public Schools district is highly regarded, ranking 98 out of 610 districts in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Several schools in the district stand out for their strong performance. Allendale Middle School consistently ranks among the top 148 middle schools in Michigan, with impressive test scores in English Language Arts and Math. Evergreen Elementary and Oakwood Intermediate also excel, with 4-star ratings and top rankings for their grade levels. The district's high schools, Allendale High School and New Options High School, have varying performance, with Allendale High School boasting a 96.4% graduation rate and low dropout rate, while New Options High School faces higher chronic absenteeism and lower spending per student.
The Ottawa Area Independent School District (ISD), which includes the Ottawa Area Center alternative school, presents unique challenges, with significantly lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the other schools in the Allendale district. Overall, the Allendale Public Schools district offers a strong educational experience, with several standout schools, while also highlighting the need to address the specific needs of alternative school students.
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