Summary:
The Waterford Montessori Academy district in Michigan operates two public charter elementary schools serving grades pre-K through 8. While both schools share the same district, they exhibit notable differences in their academic performance and overall standing.
The first Waterford Montessori Academy school outperforms the second, ranking 718 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools compared to the second school's ranking of 1,125. This is reflected in the first school's stronger standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, where 72% of 7th graders were proficient or better, compared to only 37% at the second school. However, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly exceeding the state average.
While the second Waterford Montessori Academy school spends more per student, its academic performance lags behind the first school. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional quality and school leadership, may be more influential in driving student outcomes. Overall, the Waterford Montessori Academy elementary schools face challenges in maintaining their statewide rankings and addressing attendance issues, which could be hindering their ability to provide a high-quality education for their students.
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