Summary:
The Wayland Union Schools district in Michigan is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools offer a range of academic programs and resources, with some standouts that parents should consider. Pine Street Elementary and Dorr School are the top performers, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools and earning high ratings from SchoolDigger.
Dorr School is the clear academic leader, with 3rd-grade students scoring well above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (71.4% proficient) and Math (55.8% proficient). The school also benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.7, which may contribute to its strong results. Pine Street Elementary also stands out, with 4th and 5th-grade students scoring well above the state in multiple subjects. This success may be linked to the school's relatively high spending of $12,539 per student.
In contrast, RJ Steeby School lags behind the other schools in the Wayland Union Schools district, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates below the district and state averages. Additionally, all four schools in the district have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.3% to 27.4%, which is an area of concern that the district should address.
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