Summary:
The Almont Community Schools district in Michigan consists of three schools: Orchard Primary School, Almont Middle School, and Almont High School. The district's student population is predominantly white, with limited racial and ethnic diversity.
Orchard Primary School stands out as the academic standout in the district, ranking in the top 10% of Michigan elementary schools and boasting exceptional 3rd grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that far exceed state averages. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the district perform closer to the state averages, with more mixed results on academic assessments. However, the high school maintains a strong 93.6% 4-year graduation rate.
Chronic absenteeism is an area of concern, particularly at the secondary school level, with rates ranging from 10.4% at Orchard Primary School to 23.9% at Almont High School. The district's relatively high per-student spending compared to the state average may be contributing to the strong performance at the elementary level, but addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and ensuring equitable opportunities for all students should be priorities moving forward.
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