Sandusky Community School District

The Sandusky Community School District in Michigan consists of two schools: Sandusky Elementary School and Sandusky Junior-Senior High School. While both schools serve a predominantly white student population, the data reveals a stark contrast in their academic performance and overall school environment.

Sandusky Elementary School stands out as the district's top performer, consistently outpacing state and district averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency on state assessments. The school also boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.6% and spends more per student ($13,175) compared to the high school ($12,294). In contrast, Sandusky Junior-Senior High School lags behind in academic performance, with proficiency rates below state averages in most subject areas, and a concerning high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.1%.

The data suggests that the Sandusky Community School District may need to closely examine the factors contributing to the performance differences between the elementary and high school, and develop targeted strategies to address the areas of concern, particularly at the high school level. Addressing attendance issues, evaluating resource allocation, and considering the impact of socioeconomic factors could be important steps in improving outcomes for all students in the district.