Elementary Schools in Portland Public Schools

The Portland Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two elementary schools: Oakwood Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. While the data does not reveal any standout schools, it provides insights into the performance and characteristics of these institutions.

Both Oakwood Elementary and Westwood Elementary have high chronic absenteeism rates, with 29.5% of students missing a significant number of school days. Oakwood Elementary serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with 34.45% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 30.5% at Westwood Elementary. In terms of spending, Westwood Elementary spends slightly more per student at $12,884, while Oakwood Elementary spends $12,810 per student. The student-teacher ratio is lower at Oakwood Elementary, with 15.9 students per teacher, compared to 17.1 at Westwood Elementary.

Academically, Westwood Elementary's performance on M-Step tests is consistently below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies across grades 3-5. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and a review of the school's curriculum and instructional practices. Overall, the data highlights areas of concern, such as high chronic absenteeism and below-average academic performance, which the district may need to address to improve educational outcomes for all students in the Portland Public Schools system.