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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48048


At a glance
5
Schools
1,497
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedNew Haven High School363rd of 739 Michigan high schools
Biggest riser
New Haven High School up 37 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Merritt Academy 9.6 students per teacher
Summary:

The 48048 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals that Merritt Academy stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently outperforming state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, New Haven Elementary School struggles with academic performance, with proficiency rates below the state averages in most grade levels and subjects.

The schools in the 48048 zip code serve a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 53.35% to 74.44%. This suggests that the schools may face unique challenges in addressing the needs of their student populations. Additionally, there are significant variations in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools, which could contribute to the observed differences in academic performance.

Overall, the data analysis highlights the strengths of Merritt Academy and the challenges faced by New Haven Elementary School and the virtual high school, Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School. These insights may be valuable for parents and community members in the 48048 zip code area as they evaluate educational options for their children and advocate for equitable resource allocation and support for all schools in the region.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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