Summary:
The data set provided contains information about a single elementary school, Quest Charter Academy, located in Taylor, Michigan. The school serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 693 students. Quest Charter Academy is a public charter school and is part of the Quest Charter Academy district, which is ranked 415 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Quest Charter Academy's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 18.1% (3rd grade) to 30.6% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 38.9% to 44.4%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 25.4% (5th grade) to 34.7% (3rd grade), compared to the state averages of 31.5% to 42.7%. The school's performance in Science and Social Studies also lagged behind the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the higher per-student spending of $14,036 and a student-teacher ratio of 19.7, which is slightly above the recommended level, the school's academic performance remains poor. This may indicate that the resources are not being effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population, which has a high percentage (84.7%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a predominantly low-income population. Addressing the academic performance concerns, high chronic absenteeism, and effective resource allocation should be a priority for the school and district leadership.
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