Summary:
The Bronson Community School District in Michigan is home to two elementary schools, Ryan Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School, both serving students in grades 3-5 and K-2, respectively. While the schools share similar characteristics, they face common challenges in academic performance and student well-being.
Both Ryan Elementary and Anderson Elementary have relatively low proficiency rates on the M-Step assessments compared to state averages, with Ryan Elementary's proficiency ranging from 12.5% in 5th grade Math to 48.6% in 3rd grade Math. Additionally, the schools struggle with high rates of chronic absenteeism, with Anderson Elementary reporting a 25.0% rate and Ryan Elementary at 20.4%. These academic and attendance challenges may be exacerbated by the socioeconomic factors facing the schools, as over 69% of students at each school receive free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the similarities, the schools differ in their funding and resource allocation, with Bronson Community School District spending $15,694 per student at Anderson Elementary and $14,464 per student at Ryan Elementary. This disparity in funding may present opportunities for the district to examine resource allocation and explore collaborative strategies to address the common challenges faced by both schools and improve overall educational outcomes for students.
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