Summary:
The Oak Park School District of the City of in Michigan operates 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages across all grade levels and subjects.
Among the standout schools, Pepper Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts for grades 3-5, as well as higher math proficiency in 3rd and 4th grade compared to the other elementary schools. The NOVA Discipline Academy, an alternative school, also stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a low dropout rate of 7.6%, both better than the district averages.
However, the district as a whole struggles academically, with Oak Park High School and Oak Park Preparatory Academy (the middle school) having very low proficiency rates, particularly in science and social studies. The district also faces challenges with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75% to 85%, and chronic absenteeism rates around 29.5%.
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