Summary:
The city of Durand, Michigan is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the high school stands out with a strong 95.1% graduation rate and above-average performance on state assessments, the elementary and middle schools face challenges, with lower academic proficiency and high chronic absenteeism rates up to 31.2%.
The schools in Durand have a predominantly white student population, with the percentage of students from other racial/ethnic backgrounds being relatively low. However, there are significant disparities in academic performance, with the high school generally outperforming the elementary and middle schools. This suggests that factors such as resource allocation, instructional practices, and student support services may need to be addressed to ensure more equitable outcomes across the district.
The data also reveals a relationship between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, with schools serving a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Robert Kerr School and Bertha Neal School, tending to have lower academic performance. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted interventions could be important focus areas for the Durand Area Schools district to improve educational equity and student success.
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