Summary:
The Crawford AuSable Schools district in Michigan has only one middle school, Grayling Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 176th out of 897 Michigan middle schools in 2023-2024 to 274th out of 890 in 2024-2025. While the school's per-student spending is relatively high at $25,551, and it has a low student-teacher ratio of 15:1, its academic performance on standardized tests remains below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from around 20% to 70% depending on the subject and grade level.
One of the key challenges facing Grayling Middle School is its high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% in 2023-2024. This could be a contributing factor to the school's academic underperformance. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.14% in 2023-2024.
Overall, while Grayling Middle School appears to have access to resources, such as high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student attendance, and socioeconomic factors. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve the educational outcomes for the students at Grayling Middle School.
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