Summary:
Linden Charter Academy is the sole elementary school in the data set, serving grades K-8 with an enrollment of 801 students in Flint, Michigan. As a public charter school, it is part of the Linden Charter Academy district, which is ranked 358 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Linden Charter Academy has consistently been ranked in the bottom third of Michigan elementary schools over the past three years and maintains a 2-star rating, indicating the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education. The school faces significant equity challenges, with 97.25% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Academic performance is generally below state averages across grade levels and subject areas, and the school has a high rate of chronic absenteeism at 29.5%.
Despite the high spending of $13,037 per student in 2023-2024, the school is not seeing commensurate academic outcomes, raising questions about resource allocation. Additionally, the relatively high student-teacher ratio of 24.6 may be impacting the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to students. Addressing the equity, attendance, and potential staffing issues will be crucial for Linden Charter Academy to improve student outcomes and better serve its community.
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