Reading Community Schools

The Reading Community Schools district in Michigan consists of two schools: Reynolds Elementary School and Reading High School. Both schools face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance compared to state averages across various measures, including standardized test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

The student populations at both schools are predominantly white, with over 94% of students identifying as such. This lack of diversity may impact the educational experiences and perspectives of the students. Academically, the schools lag behind state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 14% to 48.8% at the elementary school and 15.5% to 43.5% at the high school. Additionally, Reading High School has an 85% four-year graduation rate and a 7.4% dropout rate, both of which are worse than the state average.

Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $12,931 at the elementary school to $14,976 at the high school, the district's educational outcomes remain a concern. Addressing the low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and lack of diversity should be the district's top priorities to improve the educational experiences and outcomes for all students in the Reading Community Schools.