Summary
Alcona Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in Harrisville, Michigan, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 303 students. The school is part of the Alcona Community Schools district, which is ranked 377 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite spending significantly more per student ($14,281 to $16,488) compared to the nearby Richardson Elementary School ($13,442) and Sanborn Elementary ($14,922), Alcona Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were around 20-30%, compared to the state averages of 38.9% and 42.7%, respectively. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.1% to 30.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Alcona Elementary School's challenges are further compounded by its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.95% to 74.92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its strategies for improving student engagement, attendance, and academic achievement, as well as the effectiveness of its resource allocation. While the nearby schools, such as Richardson Elementary School and Sanborn Elementary, are not top-performing themselves, they generally outperform Alcona Elementary School, indicating that the latter may face unique challenges that require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement.
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