Summary:
The zip code 49874 is home to a single middle school, North Central Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This small school of just 93 students faces a unique set of challenges, including uneven academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with significant economic disadvantages.
Academically, North Central Middle School's performance is mixed compared to state averages. While the school outperforms the state in some subject areas, it significantly underperforms in 7th grade Math and English Language Arts. This suggests the need for the school to focus on improving its curriculum and instructional practices in these weaker areas. Additionally, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.3% is concerning and may be a contributing factor to the uneven academic performance.
Serving a student population that is predominantly White (93.55%) with small percentages of Hispanic (1.08%) and Native American (5.38%) students, North Central Middle School also faces challenges related to economic disadvantage. Over half (51.61%) of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic hardship among the families in the community. This may require the school to provide additional support and resources to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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