Summary:
The Kaleva Norman Dickson School District has only one elementary school, KND Elementary, which serves students from the surrounding rural community. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, KND Elementary's academic performance is consistently below state averages, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.
KND Elementary's student population is predominantly white (88.24%) and has a high percentage (79.93%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low-income community. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, which may be contributing to its poor academic outcomes. Compared to the state, KND Elementary's test scores rank in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools, suggesting systemic challenges in effectively educating its students.
While the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District only has one elementary school, the data analysis reveals that KND Elementary is a struggling school that needs targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students. The school's low performance, high poverty levels, and chronic absenteeism issues highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to address the unique challenges faced by this rural community.
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