Summary:
The city of Baldwin, Michigan is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Baldwin Elementary School, Baldwin Senior High School, and Baldwin Junior High School. These schools, operated by the Baldwin Community Schools district, face significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic factors.
The data analysis reveals that all three Baldwin schools exhibit consistently low academic proficiency rates, well below state averages, with the highest proficiency rate being 45.8% in PSAT English Language Arts at Baldwin Junior High School. Additionally, the schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 40.1% to 50.3%, which likely contribute to the poor academic outcomes. Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, as over 95% of students at each school receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population.
Further, the Baldwin schools face challenges in terms of graduation and dropout rates. Baldwin Senior High School has a concerning 64% four-year graduation rate and a 28% dropout rate, both of which are well below state standards. The statewide school ranking and rating history shows that the Baldwin schools have consistently performed poorly, with little to no improvement over the past several years, suggesting a need for a comprehensive review of the district's educational strategies and resource allocation.
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