Summary:
The Vestaburg Community Elementary School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Vestaburg Community Schools district. With an enrollment of 310 students, the school has consistently ranked between 775-910 out of around 1,500 Michigan elementary schools over the past 3 school years, earning a 2-star rating out of 5.
Academically, the school has struggled, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math consistently below state averages across multiple grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-6th grade ELA proficiency rates ranged from 11.6% to 40.4%, while the 3rd-5th grade math proficiency rates ranged from 29.4% to 40.8%. However, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 54.3% was above the state average of 40.3%. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's academic challenges, its per-student spending of $13,391 in 2023-2024 was relatively high compared to the state average. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and a more comprehensive approach to school improvement is needed. With over 63% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Vestaburg Community Elementary School serves a population with a high level of economic disadvantage, which may require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of these students.
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