Summary:
The city of Ironwood, Michigan is home to two schools: Luther L Wright K12 School, an alternative public school serving grades PK-12, and Gogebic County Community Education, a smaller school. While both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County district data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance and outcomes between the two institutions.
Luther L Wright K12 School stands out as the stronger-performing school, with a 4-year graduation rate of 85.7% compared to just 45.4% at Gogebic County Community Education. The alternative school also outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, Luther L Wright K12 School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and spends significantly more per student ($14,704) than Gogebic County Community Education ($4,060).
The data suggests that the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Luther L Wright K12 School may contribute to its stronger academic performance. However, the Ironwood area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 50% of students at both schools qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the low graduation rates and poor academic performance at Gogebic County Community Education.
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