Summary:
The Michigan Center school district in Michigan consists of 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Keicher Elementary and Arnold Elementary) and 1 junior/senior high school (Michigan Center JrSr High School). The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
Keicher Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts across grades 3-6 compared to the district and state averages. The school also outperforms the district and state in 3rd grade math. In contrast, Arnold Elementary School appears to lag behind Keicher in academic performance, highlighting the potential for variation in performance even within the same district.
At the high school level, Michigan Center JrSr High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and a lower dropout rate compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state averages, with a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years. The district as a whole faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which may be impacting student learning and achievement across all grade levels.
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