Summary:
The 48043 zip code area is served by a single middle school, Mount Clemens Middle School, which is part of the Mount Clemens Community School District. The school has seen a declining statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 839 out of 883 Michigan middle schools in 2022-2023 to 862 out of 897 in 2023-2024 and 818 out of 890 in 2024-2025. Academic performance is significantly below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates as low as 10.3% in 7th grade ELA and 7.14% in 8th grade Social Studies.
The school faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and a high percentage of students (88.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the relatively high spending per student of $21,081 for the 2023-2024 school year, the school is still struggling to achieve better results, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. The student-teacher ratio of 22.5 is also on the higher end for middle schools.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of Mount Clemens Middle School's performance and overall school environment. Addressing the issues will require a multi-faceted approach that considers the school's academic performance, student demographics, resource allocation, and the broader educational landscape in the surrounding community. The lack of other middle school options in the 48043 zip code is also a concern, as it may limit the ability of families to choose a higher-performing school for their children.
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