Summary:
The Montrose Community Schools district in Michigan has only one middle school, KuehnHaven Middle School, which serves 418 students in grades 6-8. The school faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a large percentage of students from low-income families.
KuehnHaven Middle School is ranked 468 out of 890 Michigan middle schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 42.9%, compared to the state average of 42.4%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as 62.92% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the community. While the school's spending per student is $13,633, and the student-teacher ratio is 14.8, the academic performance data suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or allocated to address the school's specific needs. The school's statewide ranking has also declined from 303 out of 883 Michigan middle schools in 2022-2023 to 468 out of 890 in 2024-2025, further highlighting the need for improvement.
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