Middle Schools in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)

The Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) district in Michigan has only one middle school, Kennedy Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance is generally lower than the state averages, with the exception of 6th grade mathematics. Additionally, the school faces challenges such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 47.1% and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 54.9% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Kennedy Middle School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in various subjects, is lower than the state averages in English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. However, the school's 6th grade mathematics proficiency rate of 34.4% is higher than the state average of 31%. The school's PSAT performance is more promising, with 64.9% of 8th graders proficient in ELA and 21.6% proficient in Mathematics, which are on par with the district and state averages.

Despite the school's challenges, it is important to note that the performance of Kennedy Middle School is generally on par with the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) district averages, suggesting that the issues faced by the school may be systemic within the district. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 514 out of 776 Michigan middle schools in 2021-2022 to 493 out of 897 in 2023-2024, is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.