Summary:
The Parchment School District in Michigan is home to three elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, Parchment Central Elementary School, Parchment North Elementary School, and Parchment Northwood Elementary School, each have their own unique strengths and areas for improvement.
Among the three schools, Parchment Northwood Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, with a historical ranking as high as 312 out of 1,548 Michigan elementary schools and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 36.2%. Additionally, Parchment Northwood's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 41.7% in 2023-2024 exceeds the Parchment School District and Michigan state averages. Meanwhile, Parchment North Elementary School boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts for both 4th and 5th grades, as well as the highest 5th-grade science proficiency rate at 39.5%.
However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with all three schools performing below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency. Additionally, high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 36.2% to over 40%, are a concern across the district. The diverse student populations, with significant percentages of minority students, present both challenges and opportunities for the schools to ensure equitable access to resources and support for all students.
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