Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48038

The 48038 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 5 high schools, and no alternative schools, all part of the Chippewa Valley Schools district. While the district is ranked 240 out of 613 in Michigan with a 3-star rating, the standout school in this area is the International Academy of Macomb, a public magnet high school ranked 2nd out of 739 Michigan high schools with a 5-star rating.

The International Academy of Macomb boasts exceptional test scores, with 77.6% of 11th graders proficient or better in M-Step Science, 90.8% proficient or better in M-Step Social Studies, and 91.8% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics. The school also has a high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a low dropout rate of 7.6%. In contrast, Chippewa Valley High School, ranked 390th out of 739 Michigan high schools with a 2-star rating, has respectable but lower test scores, with 52% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

Across the schools, there are notable differences in metrics such as free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 28.98% at the International Academy of Macomb to 73.55% at the DiAnne M Pellerin Center, as well as spending per student, from $10,705 at Macomb Academy to $18,247 at the International Academy of Macomb. The high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% across all schools is also a concern that may impact academic performance.