Summary:
The city of Au Gres, Michigan is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Au GresSims Elementary School, Au GresSims High School, and Au GresSims Middle School. These schools serve a predominantly white, economically disadvantaged student population within the Au Gres-Sims School District.
Among the three schools, Au GresSims Elementary School stands out with consistently high test scores, outperforming the district and state averages in core subjects. However, the district's two secondary schools, Au GresSims High School and Au GresSims Middle School, face challenges. The high school has a relatively low graduation rate and high dropout rate, while the middle school underperforms on state assessments. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across all three schools, ranging from 20.8% at the elementary level to over 34% at the middle school.
Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the district, the data suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the successful practices at the elementary school and apply them to the higher grade levels. Addressing chronic absenteeism and improving graduation rates should also be key priorities for the district as it works to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all students in Au Gres.
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