Summary:
The Garden City Public Schools district in Michigan is home to three elementary schools serving students from early childhood through 4th grade. These schools, Douglas Elementary 34 Campus, Memorial Elementary 12 Campus, and Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center, serve a predominantly White student population with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
While the schools share similar racial demographics, they differ in several key areas. Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center stands out with the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 60.2%, significantly higher than the other two schools. However, Lathers also has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 7.6, suggesting more individualized attention for its students. Additionally, Lathers has the highest spending per student at $20,477, compared to $17,471 at Douglas Elementary and $18,685 at Memorial Elementary.
Academically, all three schools perform below the state average in both English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades, with Douglas Elementary having the lowest proficiency rates. This suggests a need for the Garden City Public Schools district to evaluate its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to improve student learning outcomes across the elementary schools.
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