Summary:
The city of Sturgis, Michigan is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation across the district. While the schools in Sturgis face some academic challenges, one standout is Nottawa Community School, which consistently outperforms the district and state averages on state assessments, particularly in Science and Social Studies.
Nottawa Community School stands out with its high academic performance, with 52.4% of 5th graders proficient in Science, compared to 40.4% statewide. In contrast, Sturgis High School struggles academically, with only 31.3% of 11th graders proficient in Science and 17.9% proficient in Math. The elementary and middle schools in the Sturgis Public Schools district also have proficiency rates generally below the state averages.
Another standout is Congress School, which has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 7.9%, significantly better than the district and state averages. However, Sturgis Middle School struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.4%. Addressing these disparities in academic performance and attendance should be a priority for the district, as they can have a significant impact on student learning and achievement.
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