Summary:
El Puente Spanish Immersion is a public elementary school located in Hudsonville, Michigan, serving 380 students in grades K-6 as part of the Jenison Public Schools district, which is ranked 42 out of 610 districts in the state.
El Puente consistently outperforms the Jenison district and the state of Michigan in M-Step test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, El Puente's 3rd-6th grade students scored 59.6%, 62%, 71.9%, and 72% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 56.2%, 62.3%, 69.2%, and 65.2%. In Math, El Puente's students also scored higher, with 76.9%, 66%, 59.6%, and 52% proficient or better, compared to the district's 66.5%, 60.6%, 56.5%, and 59%. Additionally, El Puente's 5th-grade students outperformed the district and state in Science and Social Studies. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and multiracial students compared to nearby Hudsonville Public School District schools, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate.
Despite having a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, El Puente spends more per student ($10,266 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $12,821 to $16,655 per student. This suggests that the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and academic achievement, making it a model for other schools within the Jenison Public Schools district and the state of Michigan.
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