Summary:
The Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence District, located in Southfield, Michigan. With a total enrollment of 561 students, the school stands out for its high percentage of African American students (97.68%), significantly above the state average, as well as its alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 51.1%.
Academically, the school's performance on M-Step and PSAT tests is significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate is 16.3% compared to the state average of 39.6%. This trend continues in other grades and subjects, indicating that the Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence is struggling to provide a high-quality education and prepare students for academic success.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as the school has a very high percentage of students (88.59%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $13,660 is relatively high, but this does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation. Overall, the data suggests that the Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students and addressing the underlying issues that contribute to their academic struggles.
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