Summary:
The Flat Rock Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two elementary schools, John M Barnes Elementary School and Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School, both serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools share a district, they face similar challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students.
Academically, both John M Barnes Elementary and Ethel C Bobcean Elementary perform significantly below the state averages in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For example, in 5th grade Math, only 15.4% of students at John M Barnes Elementary were proficient, compared to the state average of 32.6%. Additionally, the schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, with Ethel C Bobcean Elementary reaching nearly 45%. This likely contributes to the low academic performance observed across the district.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, as both schools have a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, with over 50% of the student population facing these challenges. Despite the relatively high spending per student, the Flat Rock Community Schools district has not been able to translate this funding into strong academic outcomes, suggesting a need to evaluate the allocation and utilization of resources to better support student learning. Overall, the data indicates that the district faces significant challenges in providing equitable and high-quality education to its elementary school students.
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