Summary:
The Avondale School District in Michigan is home to two middle schools: Avondale Middle School and Avondale Gifted and Talented Education. While both serve students in grades 6-8, the data analysis reveals significant differences in their academic performance, student demographics, and overall school environment.
The standout school in the district is Avondale Gifted and Talented Education, which boasts exceptional academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, 95.38% of 4th graders at this school were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 58.6% for the Avondale School District and 43.3% for the state. Similarly, 94% of 5th graders at Avondale Gifted and Talented Education were proficient or better in Math, far surpassing the district and state averages. Additionally, this school has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 9.7%, suggesting it effectively engages its students.
In contrast, Avondale Middle School lags behind in academic performance, with only 26.6% of 6th graders proficient in ELA and 22.2% proficient in Math, compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 35.7%. These disparities highlight the need for the district to address the performance gap and attendance issues at Avondale Middle School, while continuing to support the success of the gifted and talented program at Avondale Gifted and Talented Education.
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