Summary:
The Lakeview School District (Calhoun) in Michigan is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 4th grade. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with Westlake Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School emerging as the top performers in the district.
Westlake Elementary stands out with the highest overall academic achievement, consistently exceeding district and state averages on 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Math assessments. The school has also seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Riverside Elementary is the second-best performer, maintaining a 3-star rating and strong test scores. In contrast, Prairieview School lags behind, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
Socioeconomic factors appear to play a role, as the schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Prairieview and Riverside, tend to have lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the more diverse schools, Westlake and Riverside, seem to outperform the less diverse Prairieview School, suggesting that a diverse learning environment may contribute to improved student outcomes. The district should further investigate these trends and explore strategies to address the disparities in academic achievement and resource allocation across its elementary schools.
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