Summary:
The city of Lawrence, Michigan is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals some key insights about the performance and characteristics of these schools.
Lawrence Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer, with relatively higher test scores in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Lawrence JrSr High School lags behind the state averages in most subject areas, with only the SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores being close to the state average. The Bert Goens Learning Center, an alternative school, serves a unique population of students with a very low 4-year graduation rate of 0.0% and a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 61.9%.
The data also reveals disparities in educational outcomes and resource allocation among the different school types. The alternative school has the highest spending per student at $140,636, while the high school and elementary school have lower spending at $15,781 and $17,886, respectively. Additionally, the alternative school has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 2.6, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. These insights could be valuable for Lawrence Public Schools and the Van Buren Independent School District (Isd) to identify areas for improvement and targeted interventions to support student success across all school types.
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