Summary:
Schools in zip code 48074 (Kimball, Michigan) serve approximately 1,083 students across two institutions: Landmark Academy, an alternative PK-12 school, and Indian Woods Elementary School, a PK-5 school within the Port Huron Area School District.
Both schools serve predominantly low-income populations (56-68% free/reduced lunch) and face significant academic challenges compared to state averages. Landmark Academy shows a concerning pattern where proficiency declines as students advance—math proficiency drops from 19.2% in 3rd grade to just 6.5% in 6th grade, while ELA falls from 34.6% to 19.0% by 7th grade. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 39.6% is 11.7 points above the state average. However, the school posts a strong 89.5% graduation rate (above the state's 84.0%) and a low 4.4% dropout rate. Indian Woods Elementary has seen its statewide ranking decline for three straight years, from the 34th percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 24th percentile (1 star) in 2025-2026, despite spending $4,022 more per student ($16,426) than Landmark Academy ($12,404).
In direct comparisons, Indian Woods outperforms Landmark Academy in 3rd-grade math (35.6% vs. 19.2%) but lags in 3rd-grade ELA (28.8% vs. 34.6%). Both schools fall well below state averages in nearly every subject and grade. Bright spots include Indian Woods' relative strength in early elementary grades and Landmark Academy's college-readiness indicators that, while below state averages, show some students are succeeding. Families should consider that Landmark Academy's alternative structure serves all grades under one roof, while Indian Woods offers a traditional elementary experience within a larger district. Given the high chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges, both schools would benefit from targeted math interventions and attendance initiatives.
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