Summary
Arthur Eddy Academy is a public magnet elementary school in Saginaw, Michigan, serving 325 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Saginaw School District of the City of, which is ranked 453 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's magnet status, Arthur Eddy Academy faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 62.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is also significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 16.3% of 4th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 21.8% for the district and 42.4% for the state. The school's performance on key student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is also concerning.
Interestingly, while Arthur Eddy Academy is part of the same school district as the nearby Zilwaukee K8 School, which is only 2.59 miles away, its performance lags significantly behind. The high chronic absenteeism rates at Arthur Eddy Academy appear to be closely linked to its poor academic performance, suggesting that addressing attendance issues could be a key lever for improving student outcomes. Additionally, despite the relatively high spending per student at Arthur Eddy Academy, ranging from $12,575 to $19,127 over the past few years, the school is not achieving the desired academic results, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need for a more targeted approach to improving student learning.
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