Summary:
The Birch Run Area Schools district in Michigan has only one middle school, Marshall Greene Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some strengths in 5th grade ELA and Math but struggles in 6th and 7th grade ELA and Math, as well as 8th grade PSAT performance. The school has a predominantly White student population, with a high free/reduced lunch rate of 58.76%, indicating a significant portion of economically disadvantaged students.
Marshall Greene Middle School's chronic absenteeism rate is relatively high at 25.7%, which may be a contributing factor to the academic performance challenges. The school's spending per student of $11,986 is in line with the state average, but it's unclear how these funds are being allocated to support student learning. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 391 out of 883 Michigan middle schools in 2022-2023 to 432 out of 776 in 2021-2022, suggesting its performance is not consistently strong compared to other middle schools in the state.
Overall, the data highlights both strengths and areas for improvement at Marshall Greene Middle School. While the school performs well in some academic areas, it struggles in others, particularly in the upper middle school grades. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds may be key focus areas for the school and district to improve overall academic outcomes.
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