Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools

The Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools district serves 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, as evidenced by consistently low test scores, high levels of economic disadvantage, and concerning chronic absenteeism rates.

Melvindale High School has the largest student population but struggles with low test scores, with only 20-25% of 11th graders proficient in subjects like M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. However, the school maintains a decent 83.7% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Allendale Elementary School has slightly better test scores, with 25-34% of students proficient in M-Step English Language Arts and Math for grades 3-5, but still lags behind state averages.

Chronic absenteeism is a major concern across the district, with Melvindale High School having a very high rate of 42.5%, Allendale Elementary School at 24.4%, and Julian O Strong Middle School at 38.6%. The district as a whole serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.71% to 91.13%. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and implementing targeted interventions to improve academic performance and attendance should be top priorities for the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools district.