Summary:
The Michigan Center School District is home to two elementary schools, Keicher Elementary School and Arnold Elementary School, serving students from kindergarten through 4th grade. While the district as a whole is ranked 429 out of 610 districts in Michigan and rated 1 out of 5 stars, Keicher Elementary stands out as a relatively stronger performing school, with higher student proficiency in English Language Arts and Math compared to the state average, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades.
In contrast, Arnold Elementary faces some challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 23.3% compared to Keicher's 14.8%. Both schools serve a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by around 62% of students being eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the schools may be grappling with the impacts of poverty on academic outcomes and other student needs.
Despite these differences, the two elementary schools share some similarities, such as a majority white student population of around 87% and relatively small class sizes, with Keicher having a student-teacher ratio of 17.6 and Arnold at 16.4. Understanding the factors contributing to Keicher's academic success, while also addressing the chronic absenteeism and economic challenges faced by both schools, could be important priorities for the Michigan Center School District as it works to improve educational outcomes for its elementary students.
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