Summary:
The 48036 zip code in Michigan has only one elementary school, Ottawa Elementary School, which is part of the Chippewa Valley Schools district. Despite receiving higher-than-average per-student funding, Ottawa Elementary School is consistently performing well below the district and state averages across a range of metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall school ranking.
Ottawa Elementary School has ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools over the past three years, with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% in 2023-2024. The school's test scores are significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 17.7% of 3rd-grade students proficient in ELA compared to 38.7% for the district and 38.9% for the state. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 60.04% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the school's higher-than-average per-student spending and slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 19.1 suggest that resources are available, the data indicates that Ottawa Elementary School is struggling to provide a high-quality education for its students. Further investigation would be needed to determine the root causes of the school's challenges and identify potential strategies for improvement.
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