Summary:
The Bellevue Community Schools district in Michigan consists of two schools: Bellevue Elementary School and Bellevue Jr/Sr High School. While the schools share a predominantly white student population, they exhibit some notable differences in academic performance and other key metrics.
Bellevue Jr/Sr High School has shown promising improvement, moving from the bottom 30% of Michigan high schools in 2021-2022 to the top 44% in 2023-2024. In contrast, Bellevue Elementary School's overall test scores are below state averages, though the school's 4th and 6th grade English Language Arts proficiency rates exceed the state averages. The high school also performs better on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing assessment, with a proficiency rate close to the state average.
Both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a lack of racial/ethnic diversity, with over 90% of students identifying as white. Additionally, Bellevue Elementary School serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the high school. Addressing these areas could help the district better support its students and community.
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