Summary:
Dove Academy of Detroit is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Dove Academy of Detroit district. With a total enrollment of 500 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 3 years, indicating significant academic challenges.
Dove Academy of Detroit has alarmingly low proficiency rates on state assessments, with gaps of 20-30 percentage points or more compared to state averages across grade levels and subjects. The school also faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, with nearly 30% of students missing 10% or more of the school year. Despite per-student spending that exceeds the state average, the school has struggled to translate resources into improved student outcomes.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of Dove Academy of Detroit as a persistently low-performing school serving a high-needs student population. Significant improvements are needed across multiple areas, including academic achievement, attendance, and resource allocation, in order to provide students with a high-quality education and set them up for long-term success.
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