Summary:
The Warren Woods Public Schools district in Michigan is home to three elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade: Westwood Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School, and Briarwood Elementary School. While the schools share a district, they exhibit significant differences in academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.
Among the three schools, Pinewood Elementary stands out as the top performer, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments than the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. Pinewood's 5th-grade students, in particular, excel, outperforming their peers at the district and state levels in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Additionally, Pinewood has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a more favorable student-teacher ratio compared to the other two schools.
In contrast, Briarwood Elementary lags behind significantly in academic achievement, with only 26.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.3% at Pinewood and 31.8% district-wide. All three schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices and school leadership, may play a significant role in student outcomes across the Warren Woods Public Schools district.
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