Summary:
The Dearborn Heights School District #7 in Michigan is home to three elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, Bedford School, Polk Elementary School, and Pardee School, serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the three schools, Bedford School stands out as the largest, with 461 students, and the most diverse, with a student population that is 47.07% White, 31.67% African American, and 13.88% Hispanic. Bedford School outperforms the district and state averages in several academic areas, such as 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and 3rd grade Math. In contrast, Polk Elementary School has the highest percentage of White students at 69.02% and excels in 5th grade Math and Science, while Pardee School has the lowest proficiency rates across the board.
A concerning trend across all three schools is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.5% at Polk Elementary School to 41.9% at Bedford School, significantly higher than the state average. This, coupled with the high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, suggests that the Dearborn Heights School District #7 faces significant equity challenges in ensuring all students have access to high-quality education and the resources they need to succeed.
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