Summary:
The 48322 zip code area in West Bloomfield, Michigan is home to two schools - West Bloomfield Middle School and Doherty Elementary School, both part of the West Bloomfield School District. While West Bloomfield Middle School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top third of Michigan middle schools, Doherty Elementary has seen a significant decline in its state-wide ranking over the past decade.
West Bloomfield Middle School stands out with its 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong performance on several key test score metrics, including PSAT English Language Arts and 8th grade M-Step Science. In contrast, Doherty Elementary has underperformed the district and state averages in several M-Step test score categories, particularly in 4th and 5th grade math. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is also significantly higher than the state average.
Despite Doherty Elementary's higher spending per student of $16,850 compared to $15,105 at West Bloomfield Middle School, the school's declining performance suggests the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the root causes of its underperformance. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools should also be a priority for the district, as it may be impacting student learning and academic outcomes.
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