Summary:
The Ithaca Public Schools district in Michigan operates two elementary schools: North Elementary School serving grades 3-6 and South Elementary School serving grades PK-2. The district as a whole is ranked 145 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating reasonably strong performance compared to other districts in the state.
North Elementary School has a higher enrollment of 307 students compared to South Elementary's 232 students. Both schools have similar chronic absenteeism rates around 29.5%, which is higher than the state average. The schools also have comparable free/reduced lunch rates of around 50%, suggesting a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. In terms of academic performance, North Elementary's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas.
South Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13:1 compared to North Elementary's 17.5:1, which could contribute to more individualized attention for students. However, North Elementary spends less per student at $13,391 compared to South Elementary's $14,742 per student. The district and schools' performance indicate areas for improvement, particularly in addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates that may be impacting student learning and outcomes.
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