Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48160

The 48160 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). Overall, the schools in this area face challenges related to student poverty, absenteeism, and academic performance, though some schools, like Milan Middle School, are performing well.

Milan Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the data set, ranking in the top 251 middle schools in Michigan and earning a 4-star rating. It has relatively strong test scores, with 43.4% of 6th graders proficient in ELA and 40.7% of 7th graders proficient in Math. In contrast, both Milan High School and Milan Alternative Education have lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower test scores compared to the state averages.

The data also shows that the schools in this area serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 28% to 61%. This likely contributes to the high chronic absenteeism rates seen across all the schools, which range from 29.5% to 29.5%. Additionally, there are funding disparities, with spending per student varying from $16,559 at Milan Middle School to $35,665 at Milan Alternative Education.