Madison Park reports 22% out-of-school suspension for Black students

What happened

Madison Park Academy's 2026-27 plan reports that 22% of Black students were suspended out of school in 2024-25. Its data table sets a 5% target for 2026-27, while the plan identifies disproportionate suspensions as a major school need.

Why it matters to families

Out-of-school suspension removes students from class and can harm trust in school. The gap is especially serious because the plan says Black students are suspended at a disproportionate rate.

The evidence

The plan's 2024-25 data table lists 22% out-of-school suspension for African American students and a 5% 2026-27 target. Its needs section says African American students are suspended at a disproportionate rate.

The source