Summary:
The city of Decatur, Michigan is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (1 traditional and 1 virtual), and no middle schools. The schools in this area serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with the Volinia Outcome Base School having the highest proportion at 91.67% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools, Davis Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in several academic areas, including 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science. However, the Decatur Junior Senior High School struggles with academic proficiency, with most test scores falling below the state averages. The Volinia Outcome Base School, a public virtual high school, has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a low dropout rate of 7.6% for the 2023-2024 school year.
Across all three schools, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, are a concern and may be contributing to the academic challenges observed. Addressing attendance issues, supporting economically disadvantaged students, and targeting interventions at the high school level could be important priorities for the Decatur Public Schools district moving forward.
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