Summary:
Great Oaks Academy is the sole elementary school located in the Great Oaks Academy district in Warren, Michigan, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 747 students. The school faces significant academic challenges, with test scores generally below state averages across grade levels and subject areas, particularly in math. Despite higher per-student spending and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, the school's performance appears to be declining over the past three years.
Great Oaks Academy has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 91.3%, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic struggles, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to educational success. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which further compounds the challenges it faces.
While Great Oaks Academy spends more per student than the state average, the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning may need to be re-evaluated. Targeted interventions and support programs may be necessary to address the school's academic and attendance issues and improve student outcomes. Overall, Great Oaks Academy appears to be a school in need of significant improvement to better serve its students and the surrounding community.
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