Summary:
The city of Belleville, Michigan is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Van Buren Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 442 out of 610 in Michigan and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools shine, including Keystone Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school that ranks 198 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, and Savage Road Elementary School, a public elementary school that ranks 595 out of 1,486 and has a 3-star rating.
Across the district, test scores tend to be below state averages, especially in Math, with only 17.5% of 11th graders at Belleville High School proficient or better, compared to the state average of 26.3%. The schools also have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.61% at Savage Road Elementary to 66.67% at Tyler Road Elementary, which may indicate funding challenges. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with McBride Middle School at 47.1% and Tyler Road Elementary at 36.2%.
Overall, the Belleville school district shows a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with significant diversity and potential challenges related to funding, student engagement, and educational outcomes. While Keystone Academy and Savage Road Elementary stand out as the top performers, the district as a whole has room for improvement, particularly in addressing disparities in academic achievement and addressing chronic absenteeism.
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