Summary:
The city of Auburn, Michigan is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. Based on the data provided, the schools in this area demonstrate a mix of academic strengths and areas for improvement, with Western Middle School emerging as the standout performer.
Western Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school outperformed the Bay City School District and state averages on M-Step and PSAT tests across multiple grade levels, and has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.6%. Auburn Elementary School also demonstrates impressive academic achievement, especially in Mathematics, with 74.3% of 4th graders proficient or better on the M-Step exam, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
In contrast, while Bay City Western High School has a strong 93.3% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the district and state on SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, it lags behind in SAT Mathematics. The data also reveals socioeconomic disparities, with higher free/reduced-price lunch eligibility at Auburn Elementary School correlating with lower academic performance. Addressing attendance and targeting specific curricular or instructional gaps could be key levers for improving outcomes across the district.
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