Summary:
The 48117 zip code area is home to 7 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Airport Community Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 270 out of 613 in Michigan and has a 3-star rating, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
The top-performing elementary schools are Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Loren Eyler Elementary School, both earning 4-star ratings and significantly outperforming district and state averages on 3rd and 4th grade English and Math assessments. In contrast, the high schools (Airport Senior High School and Airport Middle College) have lower 4-year graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to state averages.
A concerning trend across the district is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, well above the state average. Additionally, there is a wide range in free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student across the schools, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation. Further analysis would be needed to fully understand the drivers and impacts of these differences. Overall, the data points to pockets of excellence alongside systemic challenges that the Airport Community Schools district will need to address to improve outcomes for all students.
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