Summary:
MacDowell Preparatory Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades PK-8 in the area, with 368 students enrolled. Based on the available data, this school is performing significantly below average compared to other elementary schools in the state of Michigan.
According to the information provided, MacDowell Preparatory Academy ranks 1443 out of 1488 Michigan elementary schools and receives a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are alarmingly low, with only 9.26% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 38.9%. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which likely contributes to its poor academic performance.
Despite the low performance, MacDowell Preparatory Academy spends a relatively high amount per student at $13,377, which is above the state average. This suggests the school may need to re-evaluate how it allocates its resources to better support student learning. With over 91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a very high-poverty student population, which is another factor that likely impacts academic achievement.
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