Summary:
Creative Montessori Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Creative Montessori Academy District, located in Southgate, Michigan. With a total enrollment of 737 students, the school faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate, consistently low test scores, and a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage.
The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is notably higher than the state average, which could be a contributing factor to the low academic performance observed across all grade levels and subject areas. On the M-Step and PSAT assessments, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics fall well below the state averages, ranging from 11.6% to 37.6% in ELA and 11.2% to 23.8% in Math, compared to state averages of 38.9% to 44.4% and 31.5% to 42.7%, respectively.
Additionally, the school serves a student population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage (65.67%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This may require the school to allocate additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student body. The school's slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 19.1 to 1, compared to the recommended 15 to 1, may also suggest staffing challenges or resource constraints that could impact the quality of instruction and student support.
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