Summary:
The Birch Run Area Schools district in Michigan has only one elementary school, North Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 4th grade. The school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 95.95% of students identifying as White. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment scores, has been mixed compared to state averages, with some grades and subjects performing better than others.
North Elementary School's per-student spending is relatively high at $12,246 for the 2022-2023 school year, but the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.1 is slightly higher than the state average. The school also faces challenges with a high rate of students (62.52%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% is an area of concern that the district should address to improve student learning and academic achievement.
Overall, while North Elementary School in the Birch Run Area Schools district has some strengths, such as higher-than-average performance in certain grade levels and subjects, the school also faces challenges related to its demographic composition, academic performance variability, and high rates of chronic absenteeism. The district should focus on implementing effective instructional strategies, addressing resource allocation, and finding ways to improve student attendance and engagement to ensure all students at North Elementary School have the opportunity to succeed.
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