Summary:
The Ionia Public Schools district in Michigan is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary in their academic performance, with AA Rather School standing out as the highest-ranked among the group and Emerson School showing strong performance in specific grade levels despite a lower overall ranking.
AA Rather School is the top performer, ranking 620 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and consistently outpacing the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. In contrast, Jefferson School and RB Boyce Elementary School generally lag behind the district and state in academic achievement. Emerson School, despite its lower overall ranking, stands out for its strong performance in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and Math, surpassing the district and state averages.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates range from 18.2% to 34.4%, with Jefferson School and Twin Rivers Elementary School having the highest rates. AA Rather School has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 19.3%. Additionally, the school with the highest spending per student, Emerson School, also demonstrates relatively strong academic performance, suggesting a potential correlation between funding and educational outcomes.
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