Summary:
The 49022 zip code in Michigan is home to a single middle school, Fair Plain Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 249 students. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state averages, with only 10.7% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 38.6%. Fair Plain Middle School also has a high rate of chronic absenteeism at 29.5% and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 96.39%.
Despite the low academic performance, Fair Plain Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7, and the school's per-student spending is $25,339 for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the high spending does not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes, as the school is consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state, with rankings in the bottom 1-2% of Michigan middle schools over the past three school years.
The data suggests that the students at Fair Plain Middle School, which is operated by the Benton Harbor Area Schools district, face significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. While the school's resources and funding may be adequate, the current approaches and interventions do not appear to be effectively addressing the needs of the student population. Further investigation and targeted support may be necessary to improve the educational outcomes for the students at Fair Plain Middle School.
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