Schools in Zip Code 48094

ZIP code 48094 in Washington, Michigan, is served by three schools within the Romeo Community Schools district, including one high school and two elementary schools, with no middle school located directly in the area.

Romeo High School is the clear standout, ranking in the 88th percentile statewide with a 96.8% graduation rate and a remarkably low 2.2% dropout rate. Its SAT proficiency rates exceed state averages by roughly 10-12 percentage points in both reading/writing and math. The high school has also shown consistent year-over-year improvement in its state ranking. In contrast, the two elementary schools show a significant performance gap. Hevel Elementary is the stronger performer, earning a 3-star rating and exceeding state averages in 5th grade ELA and math, while Washington Elementary School trails notably—particularly in 5th grade ELA, where only 36.9% of students are proficient compared to Hevel's 57.1%. Washington Elementary does serve a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (39.7% vs. 27.7% at Hevel), which may help explain some of the disparity.

Washington Elementary has shown the most dramatic improvement, jumping 178 positions in state ranking over the past year, though its gains appear concentrated in lower grades. All three schools beat the state average for chronic absenteeism by 7-9 percentage points, with Hevel posting the best rate at 18.3%. Per-student spending ranges from $14,738 at Washington Elementary to $15,500 at Romeo High School, raising questions about whether the highest-need school receives adequate resources. The absence of a middle school in the ZIP code creates a transition point for students after 5th grade, which families should consider when evaluating school continuity.