Summary:
Bridgman Public Schools has one exceptional elementary school, Bridgman Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan. This school's students have significantly outperformed the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math on the M-STEP assessments, with 71% of 3rd graders and 71.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.3%, respectively.
Bridgman Elementary School's academic excellence is further supported by its high per-student spending of $16,529, which is significantly higher than the state average. This level of funding likely contributes to the school's ability to provide a quality education to its diverse student population, which includes 84.21% White, 1.46% African American, 7.6% Hispanic, and 6.73% two or more races. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 14.8 is lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.5% is slightly higher than the state average, this is an area that could benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions. Overall, Bridgman Public Schools is home to an exceptional elementary school that is providing a high-quality learning experience for its students, with a strong commitment to academic excellence and a diverse, well-resourced educational environment.
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