Summary:
The Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence is the sole elementary school in this data set, serving grades K-8 in Southfield, Michigan. With 608 students enrolled, the school is performing well below average compared to other elementary schools in the state, ranking 1,256 out of 1,488 and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and alarmingly low proficiency rates on state assessments. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, only 24.2% of students met proficiency standards, compared to the state average of 38.9%. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 89.14% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $12,355, the data suggests the resources are not translating into improved academic outcomes. Addressing the school's struggles will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and community engagement to support the students and families served by the Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence.
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