Summary:
The city of Milan, Michigan is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the stronger Clayton H Symons Elementary School and Milan High School, and the lower-performing Milan Middle School and Milan Alternative Education.
Clayton H Symons Elementary School stands out with consistently high performance, ranking in the top 425-673 elementary schools in Michigan and demonstrating strong test scores in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Milan Middle School and Milan Alternative Education tend to lag behind state averages in proficiency rates. Milan High School also performs well, with a strong 92% four-year graduation rate and SAT scores above the state average.
The data also reveals high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, ranging from 27.6% at Milan High School to 82.4% at Milan Alternative Education, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges facing the Milan Area Schools district. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, particularly at Milan Middle School and Milan High School.
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