Summary:
The 48144 zip code area is home to 3 elementary schools, with 2 public schools (Monroe Road Elementary and Douglas Road Elementary) and 1 public charter school (New Bedford Academy). The data reveals that Monroe Road Elementary and Douglas Road Elementary are the standout performers, consistently ranking in the top 20-40% of Michigan elementary schools and outperforming the district and state averages in academic proficiency.
Monroe Road Elementary is the top-performing school in the area, with strong academic results, a lower chronic absenteeism rate, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio. In contrast, the charter school, New Bedford Academy, has lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking compared to the public elementary schools. This highlights the need to closely examine the performance of individual charter schools, as their results can vary significantly.
Across all 3 schools, the chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the state average, which is an area of concern that the schools and the Bedford Public Schools and New Bedford Academy districts should address. Additionally, the varying percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggest different levels of economic disadvantage among the schools, which may be a factor in the observed performance differences.
Thank you for your feedback!