Summary:
The 48135 zip code in Michigan is home to 4 elementary schools, including Douglas Elementary 34 Campus, Memorial Elementary 12 Campus, Tipton Academy PK3, and Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center. These schools serve students from prekindergarten through 4th grade and are part of the Garden City Public Schools and Tipton Academy districts.
Among the standout schools, Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center has the lowest enrollment with 214 students and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 7.5 students per teacher, but the highest spending per student at $21,271. Tipton Academy PK3, a public charter school, has the lowest statewide school ranking history and the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 82.62%. Across all 4 schools, the chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than the state average at 29.5%, and the schools generally perform below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency for 3rd and 4th grades.
The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.91% at Douglas Elementary 34 Campus to 82.62% at Tipton Academy PK3, indicate that these schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact educational outcomes. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios may suggest differences in resource allocation and prioritization among the schools and the districts, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to address the challenges faced by these elementary schools and improve educational opportunities for the students.
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