Summary:
The 48126 zip code area in Michigan is home to three middle schools: Woodworth Middle School, Unis Middle School, and Lowrey Middle School. While all three schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and a large percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Lowrey Middle School stands out as the highest-performing of the group.
Lowrey Middle School has the strongest academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 6th grade math, 77.5% of Lowrey students were proficient or better, compared to 42.7% for the Dearborn City School District and 31.5% statewide. Lowrey also has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 14.4, compared to 15.7 at Woodworth and 15.3 at Unis.
While Lowrey outperforms the other two schools, all three lag behind state averages in many subject areas, particularly in science and social studies. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility suggest these schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, which may contribute to the academic challenges. Continued efforts to understand and address these issues will be crucial for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for students in this community.
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