Summary:
The Carson City-Crystal Area Schools district in Michigan has a single middle school, Carson City-Crystal Upper Elementary Middle School, which serves grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 256 students. While this school is the only middle school option in the district, its academic performance is generally below state averages, ranking 568th out of 897 Michigan middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
The school has a predominantly white student population, with 91.8% of students identifying as white. However, it faces challenges related to high chronic absenteeism (31.7%) and a relatively high percentage of students (54.69%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage. Despite spending $13,974 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's test scores on the M-Step and PSAT exams are generally below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
While the school's academic struggles and demographic challenges are concerning, the district and school leadership may need to focus on improving instructional practices, addressing attendance issues, and providing additional support and resources to help students overcome non-academic barriers to learning. Targeted interventions and a renewed focus on improving educational outcomes for all students could be important next steps for this middle school and the broader Carson City-Crystal Area Schools district.
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