Summary:
The Central Montcalm Public Schools district in Michigan operates two elementary schools: Central Montcalm Elementary School (grades PK-2) and Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School (grades 3-5). While both schools serve the same district, they do not stand out as exceptional performers, with 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
Academically, the schools in the Central Montcalm Public Schools district struggle, with students performing significantly below the state average on M-STEP assessments in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For example, only 17.5% of 5th-grade students at Central Montcalm Upper Elementary were proficient or better in M-STEP Math, compared to the state average of 32.6%. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 33.2%, well above the state average.
Socioeconomic challenges also appear to be a factor, with over 70% of students at both schools qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the district serves a population facing significant economic hardships, which can impact educational outcomes. Overall, the data indicates a need for the Central Montcalm Public Schools district to address the low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors to provide a more equitable and high-quality education for its students.
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