Summary:
William C. Abney Academy Elementary is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With a student population of 347 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.3, this school faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its predominantly African American (96.54%) student body.
Academically, William C. Abney Academy Elementary is performing well below the state average on M-Step tests, with only 19.4% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 40.9%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 41.9% is also alarmingly high, likely contributing to the low academic performance. Despite spending $14,573 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's district is ranked 577 out of 606 in Michigan and rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant funding and resource challenges.
The lack of diversity at William C. Abney Academy Elementary, coupled with the high rate of economic disadvantage (100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), suggests that the school faces significant socioeconomic barriers to improving student outcomes. The school's persistent low performance, with its statewide ranking declining over the past few years, underscores the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the students and faculty at this William C. Abney Academy school.
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