Summary:
The South Redford School District in Michigan has only one middle school, John D. Pierce Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance data paints a concerning picture, with significantly lower academic proficiency rates compared to state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
John D. Pierce Middle School has a predominantly African American student population (79.57%), with much smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is extremely high at 46.1%, which likely contributes to the poor academic outcomes. Despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom third of Michigan middle schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5.
The data suggests that there are deeper systemic issues that need to be addressed to improve student performance and provide equitable educational opportunities at John D. Pierce Middle School. Simply increasing funding or resources may not be the sole solution, and the district may need to implement targeted interventions to address the high chronic absenteeism and ensure all students have the support they need to succeed academically.
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