Summary:
The Hart Public School District in Michigan has only one elementary school, Spitler Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance is significantly below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.7% to 27.4% in English Language Arts and 22.4% to 24.7% in Math for 3rd and 4th grades.
Spitler Elementary School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5% and a large majority (68.24%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the relatively high spending per student ($15,653) and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.2, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Michigan elementary schools over the past three school years, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, may be contributing to the low student outcomes.
The combination of low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and economic disadvantage at Spitler Elementary School indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by the school and its students. Improving educational opportunities and resources for the economically disadvantaged population served by the school will be crucial in driving student success and ensuring equity within the Hart Public School District.
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