Summary:
The city of Au Gres, Michigan is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Au GresSims Elementary School, Au GresSims High School, and Au GresSims Middle School. These schools are part of the Au Gres-Sims School District and serve a community with a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Among the three schools, Au GresSims Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer, with consistently high test scores in ELA and Math that exceed the state average. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, compared to the state average. In contrast, both Au GresSims High School and Au GresSims Middle School struggle with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates compared to state averages.
Despite the challenges faced by the secondary schools, the district appears to be investing in resources and support, with relatively high per-student spending ranging from $13,827 to $14,147. However, the persistent performance gaps and attendance issues suggest that the district may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and explore additional strategies to support student success, particularly at the middle and high school levels.
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