Summary:
Manistee Area Public Schools is a school district in Michigan that contains only one high school, Manistee Middle High School. This school has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 182 out of 735 Michigan high schools in 2022-2023 to 372 out of 743 in 2023-2024. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 7.6% is higher than the state average.
Academically, Manistee Middle High School's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions. The school performed better than the state average in 7th grade math and 11th grade SAT evidence-based reading and writing. However, the school faces challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (44.1%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 20.1 is slightly higher than the typical recommended range.
Overall, the data suggests that Manistee Middle High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation. Addressing these issues may require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the root causes of the school's struggles. While the school's performance has fluctuated, the data indicates that it is an area of concern for the Manistee Area Public Schools district.
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