Summary:
The city of Scottville, Michigan is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (1 public and 1 public charter). The schools in this area serve a community facing significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the district.
While Gateway To Success Academy, the public charter high school, stands out with generally higher test scores than the district and state averages, it also has a concerning 4-year graduation rate of only 30.9% and a dropout rate of 45.2%. In contrast, Mason County Central High School has a much higher 4-year graduation rate of 92.3%. However, the majority of schools in the Mason County Central Schools district perform below state averages on standardized tests, with Mason County Central Upper Elementary ranking in the bottom 25% of Michigan elementary schools.
Across the district, high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.1% to 30.0%, may be contributing to the overall lower academic performance observed. Additionally, the historical data shows that Scottville Elementary School has seen a decline in its state-wide ranking over the past decade, from 3-star to 2-star, indicating a need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues at this school.
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