Summary:
The city of Center Line, Michigan is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 alternative school. The schools in this district face significant challenges, with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and student populations that are predominantly from low-income backgrounds.
The standout school in the area is Center Line Preparatory Academy, an alternative school with a student body that is 80% African American and 93% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This school has much lower test scores compared to state averages, with only 37% proficient or better in 3rd grade ELA and 11.3% proficient or better in 5th grade Math. The school also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 60.6%. In contrast, May V Peck Elementary has a more diverse student population and slightly better test scores, with 4th grade ELA proficiency at 31% compared to 27.1% for the Center Line Public Schools district and 43.3% statewide.
Across the district, the schools face significant challenges. Chronic absenteeism rates range from 39.9% at May V Peck Elementary to 60.6% at Center Line Preparatory Academy. Graduation rates are also low, with Center Line High School having a 4-year graduation rate of only 79.6%. Spending per student varies widely, from $14,394 at May V Peck Elementary to over $39,000 at Center Line Preparatory Academy. Overall, the data suggests the Center Line Public Schools district is struggling to provide quality education to all students, with the alternative school in particular facing significant challenges.
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