Summary:
The Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw district in Michigan is home to a single middle school, Washington Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. Despite serving a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, this school stands out as a top performer within the district and the state of Michigan.
Washington Middle School is ranked in the top 20% of Michigan middle schools, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years. The school outperforms the state average in several key academic areas, including English Language Arts and Math proficiency for 6th and 7th grade students, as well as Science and Social Studies proficiency for 8th graders. Additionally, the school's PSAT performance in English Language Arts for 8th grade students is notably higher than the state average.
While the school's chronic absenteeism rate is relatively high at 29.5%, its higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio suggest it is well-resourced, which may contribute to its academic success. Overall, Washington Middle School stands out as a model of academic excellence within the Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw district, providing a quality education to its diverse student population.
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