Summary:
The Waverly Community Schools district in Michigan operates 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across all schools.
Among the standout schools in the district, Elmwood Elementary School has the highest performance on state assessments, with 38.5% of 3rd graders and 34.1% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025. In contrast, Waverly Senior High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, despite lower overall performance compared to the state average.
Across the district, student performance on state assessments is consistently low, particularly in math, with only 13.8% of 11th graders at Waverly Senior High School proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 27.5%. Additionally, the statewide school rankings and ratings for many of the schools have been declining over the past few years, with most schools rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. These challenges, along with high chronic absenteeism rates and relatively high student-teacher ratios, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and the overall quality of education in the Waverly Community Schools district.
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