Summary:
KND Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Brethren, Michigan, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 289 students. The school is part of the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District, which is ranked 403 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
KND Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, well below average academic performance on state assessments, and a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math was 16.67%, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%, respectively. In contrast, nearby schools like Bear Lake Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary demonstrate stronger academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates.
KND Elementary's declining statewide ranking, from 1,101 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,250 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school is not keeping pace with improvements in other Michigan elementary schools. Additionally, the school's performance on state assessments is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, white students, and students with special needs. By learning from the practices of nearby higher-performing schools, KND Elementary may be able to identify and implement effective approaches to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet K-6
District:
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
1250th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,916
Students who attend KND Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2
Number of students: 289
Racial breakdown:
White:
88.2%
American Indian:
4.5%
African American:
3.1%
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Hispanic:
2.8%
Two or more races:
0.7%
Asian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.9%
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