Summary:
The city of Reading, Michigan is home to two public schools - Reynolds Elementary School and Reading High School, both part of the Reading Community Schools district. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and face significant challenges, with both institutions performing well below state averages on key metrics.
Reynolds Elementary School has a relatively low statewide ranking, consistently in the bottom 40% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 3 years. The school struggles with a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and test scores that are generally below the state averages, particularly in math and science. Additionally, a high percentage of students, 65.58%, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population.
Similarly, Reading High School also has a relatively low statewide ranking, in the bottom 30-35% of Michigan high schools over the past 3 years. The school's graduation rate of 82.8% and dropout rate of 7.6% are concerning, and its test scores are well below state averages, especially in math and social studies. Like the elementary school, Reading High School has a high percentage of students, 67.66%, qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
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