Summary:
The Madison School District (Lenawee) in Michigan operates three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic and African American representation, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels. While the high school, Madison High School, stands out with its strong academic performance, the elementary and middle schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and a large proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Madison High School is the district's standout, ranking 178 out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 94.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate. Its students also perform well on standardized tests, with 62.1% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 32% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics.
In contrast, the district's Madison Middle School and Madison Elementary School face more significant challenges. The middle school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, and the elementary school's rate is even higher at 34.6%. Additionally, the elementary school has a staggering 72.77% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
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