Summary:
The Dearborn Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Dearborn, Michigan. This school faces significant challenges, with extremely low academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is predominantly low-income.
The Dearborn Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are alarmingly low, with only 5.66% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school also struggles with a 35.2% chronic absenteeism rate, which is very high and likely a major factor in the poor academic outcomes.
Serving a student population that is 97.86% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the Dearborn Academy faces the significant challenges of educating a highly disadvantaged student body. With $17,616 spent per student, which is higher than the state average, the school has not been able to overcome these obstacles and provide a quality education. Significant interventions and support are likely needed to improve academic performance and address the school's deep-rooted issues.
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