Summary:
Linden Charter Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Linden Charter Academy District, located in Flint, Michigan. With a total enrollment of 791 students, the school has a predominantly African American student population (86.47%) and faces significant challenges, including lower-than-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Linden Charter Academy struggles with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies that fall below the state averages. The school's 8th-grade PSAT performance is also lower than the state average in ELA, though it exceeds the state average in Math. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 49.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average. These academic and attendance challenges may be linked to the high percentage (94.31%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the higher-than-average spending per student ($13,076) and a student-teacher ratio of 21.9, which is slightly higher than the typical recommended ratio, Linden Charter Academy continues to face significant hurdles in providing high-quality education to its students. Addressing the unique needs and challenges of the school's predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population will be crucial in improving academic outcomes and supporting student success.
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