Summary:
Vestaburg Community Schools has only one elementary school, Vestaburg Community Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and has an enrollment of 334 students. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with only 27.8% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 39.6%. Additionally, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 15.2%, which is concerning as it is linked to lower academic achievement.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,791 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.4, it is still underperforming academically. This suggests that simply increasing funding and resources may not be enough to improve student outcomes, and that other factors, such as curriculum, teaching practices, and school leadership, may need to be addressed. Furthermore, the school's student population is overwhelmingly White, with very low representation of other racial/ethnic groups, which may be a concern as diverse learning environments can benefit students academically and socially.
Overall, Vestaburg Community Schools is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students at the elementary level. The school's low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and low ranking compared to other Michigan elementary schools indicate that there is room for improvement. Further investigation into the root causes of these issues and targeted interventions may be necessary to help the school better serve its students and community.
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