Summary:
The Dexter Community School District in Michigan is home to two high-performing middle schools: Creekside Intermediate School and Mill Creek Middle School. Both schools are ranked in the top 5% of Michigan middle schools by SchoolDigger and have earned 5-star ratings, indicating exceptional academic achievement and student outcomes.
Academically, the students at Creekside Intermediate and Mill Creek Middle excel, scoring well above state averages on standardized tests like the M-STEP and PSAT. For example, Creekside Intermediate 6th graders scored 61.9% proficient or better in math, compared to a state average of 31%, while Mill Creek Middle 7th graders scored 62% proficient or better in math, more than 30 percentage points higher than the state average. These schools' strong academic performance positions them as standout institutions within the Dexter Community School District.
However, the demographic makeup of these schools is notably homogeneous, with over 90% of the student population identifying as white. This raises questions about the diversity and inclusiveness of the school communities. Additionally, while the schools have lower chronic absenteeism rates than the state average, the 15-17% range suggests room for improvement in student engagement and attendance. Overall, Creekside Intermediate and Mill Creek Middle are providing an exceptional educational experience for their students, but the district may benefit from further examining issues of equity and inclusion within these high-performing institutions.
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