Summary:
Beal City Public Schools, a district located in central Michigan, is home to a single elementary school, Beal City Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole is ranked 181 out of 613 districts in the state and rated 4 out of 5 stars, the performance of the elementary school itself is more modest.
Beal City Elementary School's academic performance is uneven, with stronger results in 5th-grade subjects but weaker performance in 3rd and 4th grades. The school's proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies are generally below the state averages, with the exception of some 5th-grade subjects. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average and may be contributing to the school's overall academic challenges.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $15,368 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.8, the academic performance data suggests that these resources may not be fully translating into improved student outcomes. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 43.51%, indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may also impact academic performance and other outcomes. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions and support programs focused on the needs of low-income students could be important areas of focus for the school and district.
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