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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48081


At a glance
7
Schools
4,341
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedJefferson Middle School216th of 890 Michigan middle schools
Biggest riser
Rodgers Elementary School up 125 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Greenwood Elementary School 17.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 48081 zip code area in Michigan is home to 7 schools across two school districts - Lakeview Public Schools and Lake Shore Public Schools. The schools include 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools in the area, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 25% of Michigan middle schools, with strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. Ardmore Elementary School also impresses with over 60% proficiency in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Math, outperforming district and state averages. While not the top performer, Lakeview High School maintains solid rankings and a 4-year graduation rate of 82.8%.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance and resources across the schools in the 48081 area. Chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, and per-student spending varies widely, from $9,240 at Lakeview Virtual School to $16,118 at Greenwood Elementary. These factors likely contribute to the uneven educational opportunities and outcomes observed within the zip code.

Ranking:
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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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