Summary:
The city of Potterville, Michigan is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Potterville Elementary School, Potterville High School, and Potterville Middle School. While the schools share some similarities, the data analysis reveals distinct performance levels and areas for improvement across the Potterville Public Schools district.
Potterville Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 322 out of 897 Michigan middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The middle school outperformed state and district averages in several academic areas, including 5th grade English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Potterville Elementary School and Potterville High School struggled, with lower proficiency rates compared to state and district benchmarks, suggesting opportunities for improvement in academic instruction and support at these levels.
Across the district, there are concerns around high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.1% at Potterville Elementary School to 33.0% at Potterville Middle School. Additionally, the schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Potterville Elementary and Middle School, generally performed worse academically compared to Potterville High School, which had a lower free/reduced lunch rate. This highlights the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement and the need for targeted interventions and support for economically disadvantaged students.
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