Summary:
The Spring Lake Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two exceptional elementary schools: Holmes Elementary School and Jeffers Elementary School. Both schools consistently rank in the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools, with outstanding academic performance and a strong commitment to providing high-quality education.
The data reveals that both Holmes Elementary and Jeffers Elementary have exceptionally high proficiency rates in M-Step English Language Arts and Math assessments, significantly outperforming the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Holmes Elementary had 79.3% of 3rd graders and 73% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 38.9% and 42.4%, respectively. Similarly, Jeffers Elementary had 73.1% of 3rd graders and 76.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, again significantly higher than the state averages.
The schools also share similar characteristics in terms of student demographics, funding, and resources. Both have relatively low percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and they have comparable per-student spending and student-teacher ratios. However, one area of concern is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% at both schools, which is an issue that the district may need to address through targeted interventions.
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