Summary:
The Westwood Community School District in Michigan is home to two struggling elementary schools, Thorne Elementary School and Daly School, both of which are ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools and have consistently low academic performance.
Both Thorne Elementary School and Daly School serve predominantly African American student populations, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. The schools' proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are significantly below state averages, with most grades scoring below 20% proficient. Additionally, both schools have extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 60%.
Despite the high per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools have not shown meaningful improvements in their academic performance or other key metrics over time. This suggests that the issues facing these schools may be systemic, requiring targeted interventions and district-level support to address the underlying challenges and improve educational outcomes for students in the Westwood Community School District.
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