Summary:
The city of Rockwood, Michigan is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Gibraltar School District. The standout schools in the area are Chapman Elementary School, which ranks among the top 30% of Michigan elementary schools, and Shumate Middle School, which performs better than the district and state averages on several key assessments.
Academically, the schools in Rockwood show some variation in performance, with Chapman Elementary and Shumate Middle outperforming the district and state in certain subject areas, while others lag behind. Demographically, the schools have a predominantly white student population, with varying rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. In terms of resources, the schools have similar per-student spending, but the elementary schools have lower student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance.
Attendance is a challenge across the district, with high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at the middle and high school levels. However, Oscar A Carlson High School stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate and low dropout rate. Overall, the data suggests opportunities for the Gibraltar School District to learn from the successful practices of its higher-performing schools and address the challenges faced by the lower-performing ones to ensure all students in Rockwood receive a quality education.
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