Summary:
The city of Memphis, Michigan is home to two schools - Memphis JuniorSenior High School and Memphis Elementary School, both part of the Memphis Community Schools district. While the elementary school appears to be a strong performer, ranking 346 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating, the high school has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Michigan high schools and earning only 1 out of 5 stars.
The high school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 95.35% of students identifying as White, significantly higher than the state average. Both schools generally perform below the state averages on standardized tests, with some exceptions - the elementary school outperformed the state in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts. The high school had a 90.7% four-year graduation rate and a 3.7% dropout rate, while the elementary school had a 16.7% chronic absenteeism rate compared to the high school's 21.1%.
Interestingly, the elementary school spent $14,726 per student, higher than the high school's $13,601 per student. This difference in spending may be an area worth exploring to understand how the funds are allocated and how they impact student outcomes. Overall, the data suggests a need to investigate the factors contributing to the high school's underperformance and the district's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion across both schools.
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