Summary:
The city of Akron, Michigan has only one school in the data set - AkronFairgrove Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is part of the Akron-Fairgrove Schools district and faces a range of challenges, including fluctuating academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and serving a population with significant socioeconomic needs.
AkronFairgrove Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 504th out of 1,470 Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 654th out of 1,488 in the current 2024-2025 school year. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some subject areas, such as 4th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science, performing above the state average, while others, like 3rd grade English Language Arts and Math, lag behind. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is a significant concern and may be impacting student learning and achievement.
Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 68.75% in 2023-2024. While the school spends a relatively high amount of $17,519 per student, it's unclear if this is translating into improved student outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that AkronFairgrove Elementary School faces a range of challenges that may be impacting its ability to provide a high-quality education for its students.
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