Summary:
The Bay City School District in Michigan is home to two middle schools, Western Middle School and Handy Middle School, serving students in grades 6-8. While both schools are part of the same district, the data reveals significant differences in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.
Western Middle School stands out as the stronger-performing school, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in test scores across various subjects and grade levels. With a lower chronic absenteeism rate and higher PSAT proficiency, Western Middle School also boasts a higher overall school ranking compared to its counterpart. In contrast, Handy Middle School faces more challenges, with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and a lower school ranking.
The demographic differences between the two schools are also noteworthy, with Western Middle School serving a predominantly White student population, while Handy Middle School has a more diverse student body. Additionally, Handy Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting potential socioeconomic disparities within the district. These differences in student demographics and resource allocation may be contributing factors to the performance gap observed between the two schools.
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