Summary:
The city of Dowagiac, Michigan is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this Dowagiac Union School District serve a diverse student population, with varying academic performance and unique challenges.
Among the standout schools are Justus Gage Elementary School and Kincheloe Elementary School, which have relatively higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the other elementary schools. In contrast, Patrick Hamilton Elementary has a more diverse student body but lags behind in academic performance. At the high school level, Union High School stands out with a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate than the alternative high school, Pathfinders Alternative Educational, which faces unique challenges with a very low graduation rate and high dropout rate.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with socioeconomic challenges likely contributing to the lower achievement in some schools. The district can focus on addressing chronic absenteeism, improving math and science proficiency, and providing targeted support for students in alternative education settings to ensure more equitable and high-quality education for all students in the Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District.
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