Summary:
The Holland City School District in Michigan is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from grades K-5. These schools offer a diverse range of educational experiences, with standout performances from West Elementary and the unique Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte.
West Elementary emerges as the top-performing school, with the highest overall test scores in English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 18.6%. Additionally, West has the highest percentage of students proficient in Social Studies, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Jefferson Elementary struggles with the lowest test scores and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 84.46%.
The Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte stands out as a public magnet school with a unique focus on language learning. Despite having a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school's test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 5th grade English Language Arts and Math. This suggests that the school's specialized curriculum and approach may be contributing to its academic success.
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