Summary:
Nottawa Community School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Sturgis, Michigan area. Based on the available data, this school appears to be performing below average compared to other elementary schools in the state. With a ranking of 917 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, Nottawa Community School faces significant challenges in academic achievement and student engagement.
The school's key metrics raise concerns, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% - significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, proficiency rates on state assessments like the M-Step and PSAT are generally lower than the state averages across grade levels and subject areas. Over 50% of students at Nottawa Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage that may be impacting student learning and achievement.
Despite spending slightly more per student than the state average, the school's academic outcomes remain below par, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation and utilization. The school's ranking and star rating have remained relatively stagnant over the past few years, indicating a need for more substantial interventions and improvements to drive student success at Nottawa Community School.
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