Summary:
The 49010 zip code area of Allegan, Michigan is home to 11 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While some schools in this area, such as Dawson Elementary School and West Ward Elementary School, consistently perform above district and state averages on standardized tests, others like Pine Trails Elementary School struggle, suggesting significant achievement gaps within the Allegan Public Schools district.
The schools in this area serve a high-needs population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 45.77% to 84%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. This is further reflected in the district's extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, which range from 29.5% to 29.5%, significantly higher than the state average. Addressing attendance issues and supporting the high-needs student population should be key priorities for the district.
Spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary widely across the schools, from a low of $11,712 per student and a ratio of 28.0 at Allegan Alternative High School to a high of $26,413 per student and a ratio of 5.8 at Hillside Learning Center. This suggests the district may not be equitably distributing resources across schools, which could contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed.
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