Summary:
There is only one school located in the 49446 zip code, New Era Elementary School, which serves grades 4-5 and is part of the Shelby Public Schools district. The school has a predominantly White and Hispanic student population, with a high percentage of students (75%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
New Era Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating out of 5. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is well below the state averages in all subject areas, with proficiency rates in 4th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Math significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the higher-than-average spending per student at $16,886, the school's academic performance remains significantly below state averages, raising questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need for targeted interventions. The demographic composition of the school's student population and the potential correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes may also warrant further investigation to address the persistent challenges in academic achievement at New Era Elementary School.
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