Summary:
The Shepherd Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The data reveals notable differences in the performance and characteristics of these schools.
Winn Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools and significantly outperforming the district and state averages on M-Step test scores, particularly in math and science. In contrast, Shepherd Elementary School lags behind, with lower test scores. At the high school level, Shepherd High School outperforms the district and state on SAT and M-Step tests and maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8%, while Odyssey MiddleHigh School struggles with lower test scores and a higher dropout rate.
The data also reveals differences in school spending and student-teacher ratios, with Winn Elementary School having the highest per-student spending and the lowest student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Additionally, the schools vary in their socioeconomic demographics, with Odyssey MiddleHigh School having the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in student outcomes within the Shepherd Public Schools district.
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