Summary:
The Flat Rock Community Schools district in Michigan has only one middle school, Thomas Simpson Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a predominantly white student population, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student body.
Academically, Thomas Simpson Middle School struggles to meet state performance standards. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are all below the state averages, with particularly low scores in 6th and 7th-grade ELA and Math. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 36%, which is significantly higher than the state average and can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Despite spending more per student than the state average, Thomas Simpson Middle School's academic performance remains a concern. The school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and implement targeted interventions to address the specific challenges faced by its student population, such as high chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage. Improving the quality of education and student outcomes should be a priority for the school and the Flat Rock Community Schools district.
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