Summary:
Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in this area, with an enrollment of 597 students. The school exhibits a mix of strengths and weaknesses, with high spending per student and small class sizes, but also concerning chronic absenteeism rates and uneven academic performance compared to state averages.
The school's 29.5% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2023-2024 school year is significantly higher than the state average, which is likely impacting student learning and achievement. Academically, the school shows strengths in 5th and 7th grade ELA scores, which exceed the state averages, but struggles in 3rd and 4th grade ELA as well as across most math subjects. With over $23,594 spent per student, the school has higher funding than the state average, yet its academic outcomes remain mixed.
Despite the small 12.5 student-teacher ratio, indicating smaller class sizes, the school's performance suggests that factors beyond just staffing and resources may be contributing to the uneven results. Further analysis of the school's practices, student demographics, and targeted interventions could help identify the root causes of the performance gaps and inform strategies for improvement to better support the educational needs of all students at Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy.
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