Elementary Schools in Dowagiac Union School District


Summary:

The Dowagiac Union School District in Michigan is home to 4 elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, including Justus Gage Elementary School, Patrick Hamilton Elementary, Kincheloe Elementary School, and Sister Lakes Elementary School, offer a range of academic programs and services to the local community.

Among the standout schools, Sister Lakes Elementary School ranks the highest in the district, outperforming the Dowagiac Union School District and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. Kincheloe Elementary School also stands out, with strong performance in English Language Arts. In contrast, Patrick Hamilton Elementary has struggled, with significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state.

The data also reveals insights into the relationship between socioeconomic status, chronic absenteeism, and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients, such as Patrick Hamilton Elementary and Sister Lakes Elementary, tend to have lower academic proficiency rates. Additionally, schools with lower chronic absenteeism rates, like Sister Lakes Elementary and Kincheloe Elementary, generally perform better academically.

District Detail

 243 S Front St
Dowagiac, MI 49047-1738

 (269) 782-4402

SchoolDigger Rank:
400th of 610 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,890

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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