Summary:
The Eau Claire Public Schools district has only one elementary school, Lybrook Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is located in a high-poverty area, with 90.48% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.
Lybrook Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools over the past 3 school years, with rankings between 1158 and 1351 out of around 1500 schools. The school's performance on state assessments (M-Step) is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of 5th graders proficient or better in Math was 14.7% at Lybrook, compared to the state average of 32.9%.
Despite the school's low performance, it spends $16,850 per student, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5, indicating a relatively high level of staffing resources. However, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. The district and school leadership should closely examine the factors contributing to the school's challenges and develop a comprehensive plan to address them and improve student outcomes.
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