Summary
Morris Adler Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Southfield, Michigan, serving 335 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Southfield Public School District, which is ranked 447 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Morris Adler Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 56.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math around 20-30%, compared to the state averages of 38.9% and 42.7%, respectively. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.67% to 74.93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
When comparing Morris Adler Elementary School to nearby schools, both within the same district and in other districts, some notable differences emerge. For example, Adlai Stevenson Elementary School, also in the Southfield Public School District, has higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates than Morris Adler. Similarly, schools like Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science and Laurus Academy, which serve predominantly low-income student populations, outperform Morris Adler on various academic measures. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Morris Adler, ranging from $16,595 to $19,963 per student, this higher funding does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.
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