Summary:
The Ashley Community Schools district in Michigan has only one elementary school, Ashley Elementary School, which serves a small student population of 79 students. The school faces a combination of academic, socioeconomic, and resource-related challenges that are impacting its performance.
Ashley Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grade students. The school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 12.2% and a significant majority (72.15%) of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $17,461, its academic performance remains below state averages, raising questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation.
The data suggests that Ashley Elementary School is facing a concerning trend of declining academic performance, with its statewide ranking dropping significantly over the past few years. As a small school with only 79 students, it may also be facing unique challenges in terms of staffing, programming, and access to resources compared to larger schools. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to help the school improve student outcomes and address the underlying issues impacting its performance.
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