The Michigan district's enrollment has fallen by nearly 30% over the last 15 years, which means many school buildings are half-empty. District leaders say the closures will help right-size Grand Rapids Public Schools for a smaller student body and ensure resources are equitably.
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At 959.9, the average score dropped 36.1 points below the previous year, and set the lowest mark in the state since the test was implemented statewide in the 2015-16 school year, according to information released Aug. 31 by MI School Data. The score was also 47.7 points lower than the all-time high average of 1007.6, set in 2016-17.
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