Summary:
The Madison Academy district in Michigan operates two schools - Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School (serving grades K-8) and Madison Academy High School (serving grades 9-12). Both schools have consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of their respective school types in the state over the past 3 years, indicating systemic issues within the district.
The elementary/middle school has an enrollment of 331 students and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, with very low proficiency rates on state assessments and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%. The high school, with an enrollment of 240 students, also has a 1-star rating and low proficiency rates, though it maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8%. Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Interestingly, the per-student spending at the elementary/middle school is significantly higher at $26,635, compared to just $3,277 at the high school. However, both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting that class sizes are not the primary issue. The focus for the Madison Academy district should be on improving the quality of instruction and support services for students, as well as addressing the underlying factors contributing to the low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism across both schools.
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