Summary:
The Hazel Park School District of the City of Hazel Park in Michigan operates 11 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 4 alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 562 out of 613 school districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing quality education to its students.
Among the standout schools in the district, Michigan Cyber Academy, a public virtual high school, has the highest statewide ranking and the strongest academic performance, with 26.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in M-Step Science and 24.3% proficient or better in M-Step Social Studies. Webb Elementary School also stands out for its relatively strong academic performance, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades compared to the other elementary schools. Additionally, Hoover Elementary School has the highest 5th grade proficiency rates in M-Step Science and M-Step Social Studies within the district.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including a four-year graduation rate of 82.8%, a dropout rate of 7.6%, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% across all schools. The district's test scores are also significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 13.3% of 11th graders at Hazel Park High School proficient or better in M-Step Science, compared to the state average of 34.9%. These challenges suggest the need for comprehensive strategies to address the root causes of the district's low performance and provide better educational opportunities for its students.
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