Summary:
Dowagiac Union School District in Michigan has only one middle school, Dowagiac Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate, below-average academic performance, and a predominantly low-income student population.
Dowagiac Middle School has a student population of 408, with a racial makeup that is 58.09% White, 6.13% African American, 19.12% Hispanic, 0.49% Native American, and 16.18% two or more races. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 37.5% is significantly higher than the state average, which may be contributing to the school's below-average academic performance. On standardized tests, such as M-Step and PSAT, the school's proficiency rates are generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it appears to have a relatively high level of funding, with a spending per student of $14,865, which is higher than the state average. This suggests that the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, implementing more effective instructional strategies, and providing targeted support services for the school's predominantly low-income student population may be key areas of focus for the Dowagiac Union School District.
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