Summary:
Zip code 48093 in Warren, Michigan is home to Cromie Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School, Wilkerson Elementary School, Frontier International Academy Elementary, and Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine, serving roughly 2,167 students across five elementary schools that span pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with most schools serving a predominantly low-income population.
For parents, the standout choice in this area is Frontier International Academy Elementary, which ranks in the 73rd percentile statewide—the highest of any school here—despite serving the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (99% free/reduced lunch). It achieves this with the lowest per-student spending ($12,930) and the largest class sizes (28.2:1 ratio), proving that money and small classes aren't the only paths to success. Its 5th grade ELA proficiency (80%) is nearly double the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate (7%) is a fraction of the state's 27.9%. In contrast, Wilkerson Elementary School (51st percentile) and Westwood Elementary School (60th percentile) offer solid mid-range options, with Westwood showing balanced proficiency in ELA (45.1%) and Math (44.4%). Cromie Elementary School (26th percentile) and Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine (20th percentile) lag significantly behind, with MMSA Lorraine struggling despite having the smallest class sizes (9:1) and highest spending ($16,837).
Attendance appears to be a powerful differentiator: Frontier International Academy has remarkably low absenteeism, while MMSA Lorraine exceeds the state average despite its resources. Within Warren Consolidated Schools, Wilkerson outperforms Cromie by 25 percentile points, showing district-level disparities. For families prioritizing academic outcomes, Frontier International and Westwood are the strongest picks, while Cromie and MMSA Lorraine may warrant closer scrutiny or additional support.
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