Summary:
The city of Grand Ledge, Michigan is home to 3 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 4th grade. Based on the available data, Willow Ridge Elementary School stands out as the highest performing school in the group, consistently ranking among the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 3 years. In contrast, TC Holbrook Elementary School and Strange School appear to be lower performing, with test scores lagging behind district and state averages.
Willow Ridge Elementary boasts strong test scores, with 65-75% of students proficient in 3rd and 4th grade ELA and math assessments, significantly outperforming the Grand Ledge Public Schools district and the state. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% compared to the district average. Additionally, Willow Ridge spends $12,580 per student, which is lower than the $13,963 spent per student at TC Holbrook.
In contrast, TC Holbrook and Strange School struggle with lower test scores, where only 26-50% of students are proficient. Both schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates around 29-30%. Strange School, the smallest of the three with just 29 students, has the highest per-student spending at $13,124, raising questions about the viability and cost-effectiveness of operating such a small elementary school.
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