Summary:
The 13 schools serving the 48071 zip code in Madison Heights, Michigan, include 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, spanning Pre-K through 12th grade across four districts, with total enrollment near 3,900 students.
Families in this area face a stark choice between two primary districts. Lamphere Public Schools consistently outperforms Madison District Public Schools, even when comparing schools with similar poverty levels. The standout is Lessenger Elementary School, ranking in the 84th percentile statewide with exceptional ELA and math scores—3rd grade math proficiency hits 79.5% versus the state's 42.9%. Lamphere High School shows strong momentum, jumping from the 39th to 65th percentile in one year with a 95% graduation rate. By contrast, Madison District schools rank in the bottom 5th percentile, with Wilkinson Middle School dropping from the 26th to 3rd percentile and Madison High School posting a 73.7% graduation rate and 9.8% dropout rate.
Chronic absenteeism emerges as the most actionable concern—Madison District schools report rates above 51%, with the Madison District Early Childhood Education Center at a staggering 63.7%, while Keys Grace Academy defies its 99.81% poverty rate with just 8.2% absenteeism, though its academic proficiency remains low. Math is a universal weakness across all schools, including top performer Lessenger. Four Corners Montessori Academy offers a mixed profile—exceptional 8th grade PSAT ELA (85.71%) but volatile elementary results—while spending the least per student. Lamphere Center, an alternative program with just 29 students, reports 0% graduation but serves as a transitional option. For parents, Lessenger Elementary and Lamphere High School clearly offer the strongest outcomes, while Madison District schools require significant intervention around attendance and academics.
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