Summary:
The Westwood Community School District in Michigan is home to two elementary schools, Thorne Elementary School and Daly School, both of which have consistently underperformed compared to state averages. Neither school stands out as a standout performer, with both schools ranking in the bottom 15% of Michigan elementary schools according to School Digger ratings.
Academically, both Thorne Elementary School and Daly School struggle, with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies compared to the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 7.1% of 3rd graders at Thorne Elementary School were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 38.9%. Daly School performed slightly better, with 16.67% of 5th graders proficient in ELA, but still well below the district and state averages.
Additionally, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 29.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. The schools also serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free and reduced lunch rates of 94.33% at Thorne Elementary School and 98.08% at Daly School. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student at both schools, the academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting the need for more effective resource allocation and comprehensive strategies to address the underlying issues within the Westwood Community School District.
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