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Fordline Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Southgate, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 288. The school is part of the Southgate Community School District, which is ranked 453 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Fordline Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state in academic measures, with only 19.6% of 3rd graders, 19% of 4th graders, and 14% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 29.3%, 29.5%, and 35.4%, respectively, and the state's 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 11% in 2020-2021 to 50.5% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state's average. Additionally, 64.24% of Fordline's students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, indicating a need for additional support and resources.
Compared to nearby schools, such as North Pointe Elementary, Grogan Elementary, and Allen Elementary, Fordline Elementary School consistently performs worse in academic measures, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. Fordline also has a higher percentage of minority students (40.28%) compared to the nearby schools, suggesting the need for culturally responsive teaching practices and support for diverse learners. Despite increased per-student spending and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, the academic performance at Fordline Elementary School continues to lag behind, indicating a need for a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices and support systems.
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