Summary:
Timberland Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Timberland Academy district located in Muskegon, Michigan. With a diverse student population of 623 students, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance and attendance that require a comprehensive approach to support student success.
Timberland Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 for the past three school years. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 11.3% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 39.6%. Additionally, the school grapples with a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 46.0%, which is substantially higher than the state average.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, as 97.91% of Timberland Academy's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the school spends $12,411 per student, which is higher than the state average, the low academic performance raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the school's ability to translate funding into improved student outcomes. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to support the students and improve the school's performance.
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