Summary:
The city of Hermansville, Michigan has only one public school, North Central Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's student population is predominantly White (89.93%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups. North Central Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past few years, ranking 2 out of 5 stars in 2023-2024 and 3 out of 5 stars in 2022-2023.
Academically, North Central Elementary School's performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally below the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 14.29% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.8% and a significant portion (56.12%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($15,036) and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, the data suggests that the resources are not being effectively utilized to improve student outcomes. The school's declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and economic disadvantage of the student population indicate that there may be opportunities for improvement in areas such as instructional practices, student support services, and community engagement. As the only public school in the city of Hermansville, North Central Area Schools will need to address these challenges to ensure that all students have access to a quality education.
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