Summary:
The 48051 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Francis A Higgins Elementary School and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Middle School East), all part of the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district.
Among the standout schools in this area, Francis A Higgins Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on M-Step test scores, particularly in math, with 57.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to 41.8% for the district and 42.7% for the state. Middle School East also stands out, ranking in the top 33% of Michigan middle schools and boasting impressive PSAT performance, with 74.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 36.2% in Mathematics in 2024-2025.
However, all three schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5% and relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.88% to 47.5%. The schools also have higher per-student spending, ranging from $13,915 to $15,455, which may indicate the need for additional resources to support their student populations. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in the 48051 zip code area could benefit from collaboration and the sharing of best practices to address common challenges and improve educational outcomes for their students.
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