Summary:
The city of Hazel Park, Michigan is home to 9 schools serving grades PK-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a mixed picture of academic performance and challenges across the district, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet state standards.
The Michigan Virtual Charter Academy stands out as the lowest-performing school, with proficiency rates ranging from just 5.9% to 20.9% and a high dropout rate of 30.1%. In contrast, Hazel Park High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.8%, though its test scores are still significantly below state averages. The Hazel Park Junior High School also struggles with low test scores and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 58.5%.
Across the district, the data points to systemic challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout, and significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients. The disparities in school quality within the Hazel Park School District suggest a need for more equitable distribution of resources and support to ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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