Cole Academy

The Cole Academy district in Michigan has two elementary schools - Cole Academy East and Cole Academy. While both schools serve elementary grades, Cole Academy East appears to be the higher-performing school, with a 2-star statewide ranking compared to Cole Academy's 1-star rating.

Cole Academy East outperforms Cole Academy on most academic measures, including higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. However, Cole Academy East also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate at 28.1% compared to 31.1% at Cole Academy. Demographically, Cole Academy East has a more diverse student population, with a lower percentage of African American students and students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch compared to Cole Academy.

The data highlights significant differences in academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation between the two schools. While Cole Academy East spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio, these factors alone do not fully explain the performance gap. The insights suggest that targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the unique challenges faced by each school and improve educational outcomes for all students in the Cole Academy district.