Summary:
The city of Hesperia, Michigan is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Patricia St Clair Elementary School, Hesperia High School, and David C Outwin Middle School. Unfortunately, the data analysis reveals that these schools are collectively underperforming compared to state-wide averages across a range of key metrics.
Academically, all three Hesperia schools have relatively low proficiency rates on state assessments, with only 14.1% of 3rd graders at Patricia St Clair Elementary proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 39.6%. Hesperia High School also lags behind, with just 26% proficiency in Science and 30% in Social Studies for 11th graders, well below the state averages. Attendance is another major concern, as all three schools have high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 33.8% at Patricia St Clair Elementary to 47.5% at Hesperia High School.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, with 62.2% to 80.68% of students across the district eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests a high level of economic disadvantage that may be contributing to the academic and attendance challenges. While funding and resources vary between the schools, the overall picture indicates that the Hesperia Community Schools district is facing significant hurdles in providing a high-quality education to its students. Targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach will likely be necessary to address these systemic issues and improve outcomes for the children of Hesperia.
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