Summary:
The Parchment School District consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is located in Parchment, Michigan and faces significant challenges in terms of overall academic performance, equity, and student engagement.
Among the standout schools in the district, Parchment Northwood Elementary School has the highest historical SchoolDigger ranking, reaching as high as 3 out of 5 stars, and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch students at 72.02%. In contrast, the district's alternative high school, Parchment Innovation Center, has shown improvement in its ranking, moving from 1 star to 2 stars in recent years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 26:1.
Across the district, key metrics reveal significant challenges. Graduation rates at both Parchment High School and Parchment Innovation Center stand at 82.8%, while dropout rates are 7.6% at both schools. Chronic absenteeism is alarmingly high, around 29.5% in all schools, and the district generally performs below state averages on standardized assessments. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 50% at Parchment High School to 72.02% at Parchment Northwood Elementary, indicate potential equity issues that may be impacting student achievement.
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