Summary:
The city of Vestaburg, Michigan is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 3 high schools (with 1 virtual/alternative school), and no middle schools. The data reveals a clear divide in academic performance and student outcomes between the traditional schools and the virtual/alternative school, with the Vestaburg Community Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing school in the district.
The elementary school boasts above-state-average proficiency rates in core subjects, a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, and a small student-teacher ratio, contributing to its academic success. In contrast, the Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School lags significantly in areas such as test scores, graduation rates, and attendance, with the highest dropout rate and chronic absenteeism rate among the schools. The two traditional high schools, Vestaburg Community High School and Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan, show varying levels of performance, with Vestaburg Community High School standing out for its high graduation rate and low dropout rate.
The demographic differences between the schools, particularly the higher diversity and economic disadvantage at the virtual/alternative school, may be contributing to the disparities in academic and student outcomes. Additionally, the variations in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools could also play a role in the observed performance gaps. Overall, the data suggests that a closer examination of the factors contributing to these differences, as well as targeted interventions and resource allocation, could help improve outcomes for all students in the Vestaburg Community Schools and the Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan district.
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