Summary:
The city of Munising, Michigan is home to two schools - Munising High and Middle School and William G Mather Elementary School, both part of the Munising Public Schools district. While the high school and middle school have a 4-star rating and a relatively high graduation rate, the elementary school stands out for its stronger academic performance on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.
Munising High and Middle School ranks 166 out of 743 Michigan high schools and has a 4-star rating, with 60.9% of 11th graders proficient or better in Science and 47.8% proficient or better in 11th grade Social Studies. However, the school's performance has fluctuated, with a 1-star rating in the previous year. In contrast, William G Mather Elementary School outperforms the state average on 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts assessments, and has a relatively high 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 51.6%, compared to the state average of 40.4%.
Both schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, with over 45% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The elementary school maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.4, compared to 16 at the middle/high school, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. However, the middle/high school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21%, compared to 16.7% at the elementary school, indicating a need for targeted interventions to improve attendance and engagement.
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