Summary:
The Harper Creek Community Schools district in Michigan is home to three elementary schools: Wattles Park Elementary School, Sonoma Elementary, and Beadle Lake Elementary School. Among these, Wattles Park Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school, with stronger academic outcomes, lower chronic absenteeism, and a more diverse student population compared to the other two schools in the district.
Wattles Park Elementary School ranks 537 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and receives a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students outperform the district and state averages on M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math assessments across 3rd and 4th grades. Additionally, Wattles Park has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 11.7%, indicating better student engagement and attendance. In contrast, Sonoma Elementary and Beadle Lake Elementary generally lag behind the district and state averages on these assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 26.8% to 44.1%.
The district-wide student demographics show a predominantly white student population, with Wattles Park having the most diverse racial composition. While funding per student is relatively consistent across the three schools, the higher chronic absenteeism rates at Beadle Lake Elementary (17.4%) and Sonoma Elementary (10.3%) compared to Wattles Park (11.7%) suggest that factors beyond just funding, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and school leadership, may play a significant role in shaping student outcomes within the Harper Creek Community Schools district.
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