Summary:
Ravenna Public Schools, a district in Michigan, has only one middle school, Ravenna Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with academic performance well below state averages, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population that predominantly comes from low-income households.
Ravenna Middle School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently lower than the state averages in Michigan across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were significantly below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.9%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance.
The school also serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with over half (53.52%) of the students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school may require additional resources and support to help students overcome these barriers to learning. Furthermore, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 519 out of 776 Michigan middle schools in 2021-2022 to 583 out of 897 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating that the school is not keeping pace with other middle schools in the state.
Thank you for your feedback!