Middle Schools in Kenowa Hills Public Schools

Kenowa Hills Public Schools, located in Michigan, has one middle school serving grades 6-8. Kenowa Hills Middle School is the sole middle school in the district, with an enrollment of 623 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, but its academic performance is generally below the state average.

While Kenowa Hills Middle School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio and spending per student, its standardized test scores in English Language Arts and Math are consistently below the state averages. The school's proficiency rates range from 20.5% to 35.1% in ELA and 31.6% to 35.1% in Math, compared to state averages of 37.5% to 37.9% in ELA and 31% to 32.1% in Math. The school's performance on the PSAT exam is also below the state average, with 71.8% proficient in ELA and 25.2% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 64.5% and 32.6%, respectively.

The data suggests that Kenowa Hills Public Schools may need to focus on improving the academic performance of Kenowa Hills Middle School, particularly in addressing the needs of its diverse student population and addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate. While the district is allocating significant resources to the school, these resources do not appear to be translating into strong academic outcomes, and there may be opportunities for improvement in areas such as student engagement, instructional practices, and targeted interventions for struggling students.