Summary:
The 48206 zip code of Detroit, Michigan is home to 3 struggling schools - 2 elementary/middle schools (Durfee Elementary-Middle School, Thirkell Elementary-Middle School) and 1 high school (Central High School). These schools serve a predominantly African American student population and face significant challenges, including extremely low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates, and low graduation rates.
Across all three schools, proficiency rates on state assessments are alarmingly low, well below the Detroit Public Schools Community District and state averages. For example, at Durfee Elementary-Middle School, only 9.26% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 11.7% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The high school, Central High School, also struggles, with only 10.3% of 11th graders proficient in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing on the SAT, compared to 32.4% for the district and 51.3% for the state.
Chronic absenteeism rates at these schools are alarmingly high, ranging from 75% to 91%, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Central High School has a concerning 4-year graduation rate of only 59.2% and a dropout rate of 24.6%. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at these schools, the data suggests that the resources are not being effectively utilized to address the specific needs of these students and drive meaningful improvements in academic outcomes.
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