Summary:
The city of Napoleon, Michigan is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Napoleon Community Schools district. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with Ezra Eby Elementary School consistently ranking in the top 50% of Michigan elementary schools, while Ackerson High School significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages.
Ezra Eby Elementary School stands out with strong performance in English Language Arts and Science, with 5th-grade proficiency rates above the state average. In contrast, Napoleon High School ranks in the top 40% of Michigan high schools, with a relatively high graduation rate and SAT performance that outpaces the district and state. However, Ackerson High School is a significant concern, ranking in the bottom 25% of Michigan high schools and with only 14.29% of 11th-graders proficient in Science.
The data also reveals disparities in student demographics, with Ezra Eby Elementary School having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other schools. Ackerson High School stands out with an exceptionally high percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a high-need student population. The district should closely examine the factors contributing to these performance and demographic differences and develop targeted interventions to support all students in the community.
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