Summary:
The city of Barryton, Michigan has only one public school serving grades PK-4: Barryton Elementary School. While the school serves a predominantly White student population, it faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high levels of economic disadvantage, and chronic absenteeism issues.
Barryton Elementary School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 535 out of 1,344 Michigan elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 955 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. Its academic performance, as measured by M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math proficiency rates, is generally below the Chippewa Hills School District and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.9%, which can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes.
The data also suggests that Barryton Elementary School serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 76.02% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high level of economic disadvantage may contribute to the school's academic performance issues. To improve the school's performance, the district and school leaders may need to address these challenges through targeted interventions and support programs.
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