The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is the only public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in this analysis, located in Detroit, Michigan. With a total enrollment of 154 students, the school has a predominantly African American student population (61.04%), along with significant representation from White (22.73%), Hispanic (6.49%), and other racial groups.

The school's academic performance varies across grade levels and subject areas, with some grades and subjects exceeding the state average and others falling behind. For example, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate (41.7%) was slightly above the state average (39.6%), while its 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate (26.1%) was significantly below the state average (43.4%). However, the school's 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate (62.5%) was notably higher than the state average (44%), and its 5th-grade Science proficiency rate (50%) was also above the state average (40.4%). In 8th grade, the school's Science proficiency rate (66.67%) was significantly higher than the state average (38.8%), but its Social Studies proficiency rate (33.33%) was below the state average (29.7%).

The school faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.0% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 62.99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and a per-student spending of $12,947, which is higher than the state average. To address these issues, the school may need to focus on improving attendance, targeting academic weaknesses, and ensuring that its resources are effectively utilized to support student learning and growth.