Summary:
The city of Belding, Michigan is home to two elementary schools: Ellis Elementary School and Woodview Elementary School. Both schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Belding Area School District, which is ranked 393 out of 613 districts in Michigan.
While Woodview Elementary has a higher per-student spending amount ($18,041) compared to Ellis Elementary ($16,882), and a lower student-teacher ratio (12.3 vs. 14.1), these differences do not seem to translate into significantly better academic performance. Both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5%, which is an area that could use improvement. Woodview Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, with the highest proficiency rate being 42.1% in 5th grade science. In contrast, Ellis Elementary's test scores, while still below state averages, are slightly better than Woodview's in most subject areas and grade levels.
Overall, the elementary schools in Belding, Michigan face some challenges, with both schools ranked 2 out of 5 stars by School Digger, placing them in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools. Addressing the issues of chronic absenteeism and improving academic performance, particularly at Woodview Elementary, will likely require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond just funding and resources.
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