Summary:
The Kalkaska Public Schools district in Michigan operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement across the district, with Kalkaska High School standing out as the strongest performer academically.
Kalkaska High School outperforms the district and state averages in several 11th grade test scores, indicating stronger academic performance at the high school level. However, the elementary and middle schools in the district generally underperform the state averages in M-Step proficiency, suggesting room for improvement in the earlier grades. Additionally, all schools in the district face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.0% at Rapid City Elementary to 37.7% at Kalkaska High School.
The data also highlights disparities in student demographics and resource allocation, with Rapid City Elementary School serving a student population that is predominantly low-income and spending significantly more per student than the other schools in the district. Addressing these inequities and improving academic outcomes across all grade levels will be crucial for the Kalkaska Public Schools district's success.
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