Summary:
The East China School District in Michigan is home to 4 elementary schools serving grades K-5. These schools, located in a predominantly white and economically diverse area, show significant performance differences despite being part of the same district.
Pine River Elementary School and Palms Elementary School stand out as the top performers, with consistently high test scores in ELA, Math, and Science that exceed district and state averages. Pine River also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, while Palms boasts an impressive 5th-grade proficiency rate. In contrast, Belle River Elementary School and Gearing Elementary School lag behind, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
The data also reveals significant disparities in spending per student, ranging from $12,656 at Pine River to $13,814 at Palms, with all schools spending more than the state average. However, the relationship between spending and academic outcomes is not straightforward, as Palms achieves strong results despite a lower per-student budget than Pine River. These findings suggest potential equity concerns within the district and highlight the need for the East China School District to closely examine the factors contributing to the performance differences between the schools and develop targeted strategies to ensure more consistent and equitable outcomes for all students.
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