Summary:
The Alma Public Schools district in Michigan is home to three elementary schools: Hillcrest Elementary School, Pine Avenue Elementary School, and Luce Road Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face challenges in student performance, economic disadvantage, and chronic absenteeism.
Among the three schools, Luce Road Elementary stands out with the smallest student enrollment, the lowest student-teacher ratio, and the highest per-student spending. In contrast, Hillcrest Elementary has the largest student population and the highest student-teacher ratio. The schools share high rates of chronic absenteeism and students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges in the district.
Academically, the schools' performance varies. Hillcrest Elementary's 3rd-grade test scores in English Language Arts and Math are below the Alma Public Schools district and Michigan state averages. Pine Avenue Elementary's 4th and 5th-grade scores are closer to or slightly above the district averages but still below the state averages, particularly in Math. The significant differences in per-student spending across the schools may be an area for further investigation to understand the factors driving these disparities and how they impact student outcomes.
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