Summary:
The Chelsea School District in Michigan is home to two high-performing elementary schools: North Creek Elementary School and South Meadows Elementary School. Both schools serve students from grades K-5 and are part of a district that ranks 24th out of 610 districts in the state.
While both schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, South Meadows Elementary stands out as the district's top performer. The school consistently outperforms the state average on M-STEP assessments in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, with 62.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 44%. Additionally, South Meadows has been ranked in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools for the past three years and maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 13.9% compared to 23.5% at North Creek Elementary.
The data also reveals that South Meadows Elementary receives more funding per student at $17,471, compared to $16,144 at North Creek Elementary. This additional funding may contribute to the school's academic success and lower chronic absenteeism rates. While both schools have a predominantly white student population, the district as a whole may benefit from exploring ways to promote greater diversity and inclusion across its schools.
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