Summary:
The Oscoda Area Schools district in Michigan serves students from two schools - Richardson Elementary School and Oscoda Area High School. While the high school shows some strengths, the elementary school faces challenges in academic performance and attendance that may be linked to the district's high percentage of students from low-income families.
Richardson Elementary School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% and lower academic performance than the state average across most grade levels and subject areas. However, the school does have some bright spots, such as stronger performance in 4th grade ELA and 5th grade Science. In contrast, Oscoda Area High School boasts a strong 95.6% 4-year graduation rate and higher performance than the state average on 7th grade ELA and 11th grade Science assessments.
Both schools serve a student population that is predominantly white, with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (over 60%). This suggests that the district faces socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic outcomes. While Oscoda Area High School generally performs better than the state average, Richardson Elementary School lags behind, indicating potential opportunities for improvement in curriculum and instructional practices at the elementary level.
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