Summary:
The data set provided focuses on a single elementary school, Quest Charter Academy, located in Taylor, Michigan. This public charter school serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 762 students. As part of the Quest Charter Academy district, which is ranked 353 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, Quest Charter Academy has consistently performed below the state average on academic measures over the past few years.
Quest Charter Academy's student population is diverse, with 27.43% White, 45.41% African American, 13.52% Hispanic, 1.05% Asian, and 12.6% two or more races. However, the school faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.0% and a high percentage (83.73%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors likely contribute to the school's low academic performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 15.0% to 40.6% in English Language Arts and 15.0% to 35.9% in Math, compared to state averages of 37.5% to 44.0% in ELA and 31.0% to 43.4% in Math.
The data suggests that addressing the challenges faced by Quest Charter Academy will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement, with a focus on equity and supporting the unique needs of the school's diverse student population. Improving attendance, providing targeted academic support, and addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's families may be key priorities in order to help the school achieve better outcomes for its students.
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