Summary:
The city of Lakeview, Michigan is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Lakeview High School, Lakeview Middle School, and Lakeview Elementary School. These schools, part of the Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) district, serve a predominantly white student population and have a range of academic performance and attendance outcomes.
Among the standout schools, Lakeview Elementary School excels in academic performance, with 70.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in M-Step English Language Arts and 63.9% proficient or better in M-Step Math, significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 35%. In contrast, Lakeview High School performs well on SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, with 43.1% of 11th graders proficient or better, but has a lower 4-year graduation rate of 76.1% compared to the state average.
Overall, the Lakeview school district faces a mix of strengths and challenges. While Lakeview Elementary School stands out for its academic excellence, the district as a whole struggles with below-average performance on state assessments and high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the high school level. Additionally, the district's predominantly white student population may suggest a need to explore ways to increase diversity and inclusion within the community.
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