Summary:
The city of Addison, Michigan has only one elementary school, Addison Elementary School, which serves students from the Addison Community Schools district. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking in recent years, going from a 3-star rating in 2022-2023 to a 2-star rating in the following two years. While the school's performance on M-Step tests is mixed compared to state averages, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding the state, others fall significantly behind.
Addison Elementary School faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and a relatively low-income student population, with 57.74% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student is above the state average, and the student-teacher ratio is slightly lower than the state average, suggesting that the school is investing resources in its students. However, the academic results do not yet reflect a commensurate level of performance.
Overall, the data highlights the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the academic and attendance challenges faced by Addison Elementary School. Analyzing the root causes of the school's performance and implementing evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes could be valuable next steps for the school and the Addison Community Schools district.
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