Summary:
The Three Lakes Academy, the sole elementary school in the Three Lakes Academy District in Michigan, serves grades PK-6 with an enrollment of 100 students. While the school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide ranking has fluctuated between 493rd and 668th out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools in recent years, indicating it is not a standout performer compared to the state average.
Academically, Three Lakes Academy's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math on the M-Step assessments are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions in 5th and 6th grade. The school's 5th-grade proficiency rates in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies are notably higher than the state averages, but 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency rates in both ELA and Math are lower. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $14,294 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6, the academic performance data suggests that these resources may not be translating into consistent, strong academic outcomes. The school's high percentage of students (70%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates a relatively low-income student population, which may contribute to the inconsistent academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rate. Overall, Three Lakes Academy appears to be a school with some areas of strength, particularly in the upper grades, but also faces significant challenges that may require targeted interventions to improve its overall performance.
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