Summary:
The East Jackson Community Schools district has only one elementary school, East Jackson Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Michigan elementary schools over the past three years, with a statewide ranking between 1,214 and 1,314 out of around 1,500 schools.
East Jackson Elementary's academic performance is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 6.12% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.9%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, at 29.5% in 2023-2024. Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 84.92% in 2023-2024.
Despite the district's higher-than-average per-student spending of $17,107, the school's performance remains poor, suggesting a need for more targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by the school and its students. Improving attendance, providing additional academic support, and addressing the impact of poverty on student learning could be important steps in helping East Jackson Elementary improve its educational outcomes.
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