Summary:
The Carson City-Crystal Area Schools district in Michigan operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual academy). The district serves a predominantly white, low-income student population, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Carson City Elementary School stands out with relatively strong test scores, particularly in 3rd grade ELA and Math, which are above district and state averages. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the middle and high schools. In contrast, the Carson CityCrystal Virtual Academy struggles with a very low 4-year graduation rate of 42.8% and a high dropout rate of 23.8%, as well as an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 85.9%.
Across the Carson City-Crystal Area Schools district, students generally perform below state averages on standardized tests, suggesting broader systemic challenges. The high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch indicate that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the academic challenges observed, and targeted interventions for economically disadvantaged students may be necessary to help close achievement gaps.
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