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Up to 28 percent of Macomb County students are flunking Algebra 1, according to a random survey conducted by the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD). And from what the chair of the House Education Committee, Rep. Tim MELTON (D-Auburn Hills), is hearing from across the state, this may be a trend that could impact dropout rates."It should scare everyone," Melton said. "There is a serious crisis brewing."Melton said if the numbers are not reversed, many students will "not be on a track to graduate now."MISD is sharing its findings with lawmakers.