Summary:
Richfield Public School Academy is the sole middle school serving the Flint, Michigan area. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance is consistently well below state averages, ranking near the bottom of Michigan middle schools. With only 6-24% of students scoring proficient on state standardized tests, and 8th-graders scoring significantly lower than their peers on the PSAT, Richfield Public School Academy faces significant challenges in supporting student learning.
The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.7% is a major concern, likely contributing to the poor academic outcomes. Despite spending $17,349 per student, which is higher than the state average, and maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 24.2, the school has struggled to improve over time. This suggests potential issues with resource allocation and utilization to effectively support student needs. Additionally, with 95.14% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the Richfield Public School Academy community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may further impact student performance.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the middle school education in the Richfield Public School Academy district. Significant interventions and support may be needed to address the school's consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges in order to improve student outcomes and provide a quality education for the community.
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