Summary:
The city of Trenton, Michigan is home to two elementary schools: Jesse L Anderson Elementary School and Richard C Hedke Elementary School, both part of the Trenton Public Schools district. Based on the available data, Jesse L Anderson Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school in the area.
Jesse L Anderson Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on M-Step test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 58.6% of 4th graders at Jesse L Anderson were proficient or better in M-Step Math, compared to 44.3% for the Trenton Public Schools district and 39.4% statewide. The school has also received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the past two years, indicating it is performing well above average. Additionally, Jesse L Anderson has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% compared to the district average.
In contrast, Richard C Hedke Elementary generally lags behind the district and state averages in M-Step test scores. Despite spending significantly more per student ($23,654) compared to Jesse L Anderson ($14,202), Richard C Hedke's performance does not reflect the higher investment. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and instructional practices, may play a more significant role in student outcomes. The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Richard C Hedke (41.71%) compared to Jesse L Anderson (33.06%) may also be a contributing factor to the observed differences in academic performance between the two schools.
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