Summary:
The Gibraltar School District in Michigan operates 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance across its schools.
Among the standout schools in the district are Hunter Elementary School, which boasts consistently high test scores, particularly in math, and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.6. Another high-performing school is Parsons Elementary School, which has strong test scores in both English Language Arts and math. The district's only middle school, Shumate Middle School, also stands out with solid test scores, especially in PSAT English Language Arts.
However, the district faces some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, around 29.5% in 2023-2024. The district's high school, Oscar A. Carlson High School, had a 82.8% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024, while the high school and alternative virtual school both had dropout rates around 7.6%. Additionally, there is a wide range in student proficiency levels across the schools, with some elementary schools performing well above the district and state averages, while the high school lags behind.
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