Summary:
Raupp School is an elementary school in Lincoln Park, Michigan, serving 293 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lincoln Park School District, which is ranked 464 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Raupp School has consistently been ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating as well.
Raupp School has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (41.64%) and African American (27.65%) students compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.7% of 3rd graders, 16% of 4th graders, and 25.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively. The math proficiency rates are even lower, with only 15.4% of 3rd graders, 11.3% of 4th graders, and 16.1% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding proficiency. Raupp School also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.4% in 2019-2020 to 45.6% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools.
The nearby schools, such as James Foote School, Max Paun School, and Hoover School, generally perform better academically than Raupp School, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. These schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and a more diverse racial makeup, with a higher percentage of white students. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among Raupp School's student population, with 97.95% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing factors to the school's low academic performance. Addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving student outcomes at Raupp School.
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