Summary:
The city of Kalkaska, 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 schools in this predominantly white district face challenges such as high poverty levels and chronic absenteeism, some standout performers emerge, including Kalkaska High School and Kalkaska Elementary School.
Kalkaska High School ranks 250 out of 743 Michigan high schools and has a 3-star rating, outperforming the state average in 11th grade M-Step/Science and SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Meanwhile, Kalkaska Elementary School excels in 3rd grade M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math, as well as 5th grade M-Step/Science. However, the district as a whole struggles with high poverty levels, with all schools having over 60% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the Kalkaska Public Schools district, with Kalkaska High School having the highest rate at 37.7%. Additionally, while per-student spending varies, the overall academic performance appears to be below state averages, indicating a need for targeted interventions and a focus on equity to improve educational outcomes for all students in the Kalkaska Public Schools and Excelsior Township S/D #1 districts.
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