Summary:
Donald L Pavlik Middle School is a public middle school located in Alma, Michigan, serving 449 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Alma Public Schools district, which is ranked 374 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school has a predominantly white student population, with 80.4% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.1% in 2018-2019 to 28.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT scores, is generally below the state average and the nearby schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for 6th and 7th grades ranging from 16.6% to 31.2%, compared to the state averages of 31% to 37.9%. The school's performance on various subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students, is also below the state average and the nearby schools.
When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Shepherd Middle School, Donald L Pavlik Middle School consistently underperforms across various metrics, including academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and subgroup performance. This suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems for students, particularly those from underrepresented groups and low socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Alma Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
492nd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,687
Students who attend Donald L Pavlik Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Donald L Pavlik Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4
Number of students: 449
Racial breakdown:
White:
80.4%
Hispanic:
14.9%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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African American:
0.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.7%
Asian:
0.4%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69%
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