Summary:
The Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools district in Michigan is home to two elementary schools: Lincoln School and Washington Elementary School. While both schools serve students in the same district, they exhibit notable differences in their student demographics, academic performance, and funding levels.
Washington Elementary School has a stronger historical performance, ranking higher among Michigan elementary schools in the past. However, its ranking has since declined, falling from 151st out of 1,548 schools in 2015-2016 to 306th out of 1,466 schools in 2016-2017. In contrast, Lincoln School has academic performance that is generally on par with or slightly below the Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools district and the state of Michigan averages.
The two schools also differ in their student demographics, with Lincoln School having a higher percentage of Native American students (36.08%) compared to Washington Elementary School (37.4%). Additionally, Washington Elementary School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (41.6%) compared to Lincoln School (23.6%), and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (69.11% vs. 58.52%).
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