Summary:
The city of Martin, Michigan is home to two schools - Martin High School and Robert D Brandon Elementary School, both part of the Martin Public Schools district. While the schools share some similarities, such as above-average spending per student and better-than-average student-teacher ratios, they also exhibit notable differences in academic performance and attendance.
Martin High School stands out for its relatively high percentage of minority students, at 16.57%, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 283rd in 2022-2023 to 404th in 2023-2024, and its overall rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% is below the state average, and its dropout rate of 2.2% is slightly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores, particularly in math and science, are generally below state averages.
In contrast, Robert D Brandon Elementary School faces a different challenge, with a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.1%, which is significantly above the state average. This high rate of absenteeism may be contributing to the school's lower test scores. Both schools have a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for additional support and resources to address the unique needs of their student populations.
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