Summary:
Ionia Public Schools has one middle school, Ionia Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8 in the Ionia, Michigan area. While the school does not stand out as a top performer, it provides a relatively average educational experience for its 664 students, with some areas of concern that could benefit from improvement efforts.
Ionia Middle School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally consistent with state averages, with some subjects slightly above or below. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This factor may contribute to the school's academic performance and could be an area of focus for improvement. Additionally, the school faces a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 39.6%, which could negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Despite the school's average performance and socioeconomic challenges, it allocates a relatively high level of spending per student at $12,514, which is above the state average. However, the academic outcomes do not appear to be commensurate with this level of spending, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource utilization and explore ways to improve the return on investment for the school and the Ionia Public Schools district.
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