Summary:
Pellston Public Schools in Michigan has a single high school, Pellston MiddleHigh School, which serves students in grades 6-12. The school faces several challenges, including underperformance on academic assessments, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and relatively low graduation rates compared to the state average.
Academically, Pellston MiddleHigh School's proficiency rates on state assessments (M-STEP and SAT) are consistently below the Michigan state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 16.7% in 8th-grade science to 47.4% in 6th-grade English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 38.8% and 37.5%, respectively. The school's SAT performance is also below the state average, with 39.5% proficient in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 23.7% proficient in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 51.3% and 26.3%.
Additionally, Pellston Public Schools faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with 57.09% of Pellston MiddleHigh School's students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may contribute to the school's academic challenges and the need for additional resources and support. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.6%, which can further impact student learning and achievement. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly lower, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for more effective resource allocation and targeted interventions.
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