Summary:
The 48122 zip code in Michigan has only one middle school, Julian O Strong Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school is part of the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools district, which is ranked 530 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Julian O Strong Middle School has struggled academically, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 14.5% of 6th graders were proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 38.6%, and only 10.4% were proficient in Math compared to the state average of 31.5%. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and has been ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan middle schools for the past 3 school years.
Despite the academic challenges, the school has a high percentage of students (90.43%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's per-student spending is relatively high at $17,267, likely due to the additional resources and support required to serve this disadvantaged student population. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
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