Summary:
The 48034 zip code area has only one elementary school, Adlai Stevenson Elementary School, which is part of the Southfield Public School District. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 977 out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools in 2024-2025 (2-star rating) to 1,153 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating). The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally below the district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 34.8% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 33.8% in the district and 38.9% statewide.
The school faces other challenges as well, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and a high percentage of students (75.5%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the relatively high spending per student ($17,970), the school's academic performance remains below average, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by Adlai Stevenson Elementary School may be necessary to improve student outcomes.
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