Summary:
Commonwealth Community Development Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Commonwealth Community Development Academy district, located in Hamtramck, Michigan. With a total enrollment of 162 students, the school faces significant challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is notably higher than the state average.
Academically, Commonwealth Community Development Academy struggles, with test scores consistently falling below state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, the school scored 12.5% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.9%. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a very high percentage (97.53%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
Despite spending $13,547 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic performance remains poor, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation and utilization. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4 to 1 could be a strength that, if leveraged effectively, may help address the academic challenges faced by this high-needs student population.
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