Summary:
The Huron Valley Schools district in Michigan is home to 8 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade, with one school also offering pre-kindergarten. These schools vary significantly in size, academic performance, and student demographics, providing parents with a range of options to consider for their children's education.
Among the standout schools in the district, Lakewood Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School rank among the top 350 elementary schools in Michigan, with Lakewood placing 245th and Heritage placing 349th out of 1,486 schools. These schools boast strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, particularly in the upper grade levels. In contrast, schools like Oxbow Elementary School and Highland Elementary School have lower statewide rankings and proficiency rates, which may be linked to their higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for socioeconomic status.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates range from 14.2% to 26.2%, with Oxbow Elementary and Highland Elementary having the highest rates. This issue may be contributing to the performance gaps observed between the highest and lowest-performing schools. Additionally, the data reveals that higher per-student spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as evidenced by Highland Elementary's high spending but low proficiency rates. Overall, the Huron Valley Schools district presents a diverse landscape of elementary schools, with opportunities for improvement in addressing factors that contribute to the disparities in student achievement.
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