Summary:
The city of Sanford, Michigan is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Meridian Elementary School, Meridian Early College High School, and Meridian Junior High School. These schools, part of the Meridian Public Schools district, demonstrate a mix of academic strengths and areas for improvement.
Among the standout schools, Meridian Elementary School stands out for its above-average performance in English Language Arts and Math, though it faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate. Meridian Early College High School impresses with its high graduation rate and strong performance in Science and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, but lags behind in Math. Meridian Junior High School performs well in English Language Arts and PSAT English Language Arts, but struggles in Math and Social Studies.
Across the district, the schools share a predominantly White student population, with minority representation ranging from 6.62% to 8.47%. Socioeconomic disparities are evident, with free/reduced lunch rates varying from 41.91% to 54.7%. While the schools generally perform above the state average in certain subjects, the district as a whole faces challenges in Math and Social Studies, which could be an area of focus for improvement. The high graduation rate and low dropout rate at Meridian Early College High School are commendable, but the higher chronic absenteeism rates at the other schools suggest a need to address attendance and engagement issues.
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