Summary:
The Colon Community School District in Michigan operates three schools: Colon High School, Colon Elementary School, and Leonidas School, an alternative school. While Colon High School has a relatively high graduation rate, both the high school and elementary school struggle with low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates.
Colon High School is ranked 440 out of 739 Michigan high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 4-year graduation rate is 82.8%, but it also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and a dropout rate of 7.6%. In contrast, Colon Elementary School is ranked 1115 out of 1488 Michigan elementary schools and has a 1-star rating, with proficiency rates on M-Step assessments ranging from 14.7% to 33.3%, well below the state averages.
The district's per-student spending varies, with Colon Elementary School spending the most at $14,759 per student and Leonidas School spending the least at $10,308 per student. However, this higher spending at the elementary school does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes. Addressing the chronic absenteeism and exploring ways to improve instructional practices may be crucial steps in improving student performance across the Colon Community School District.
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