Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48198

The 48198 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, spread across two school districts - Ypsilanti Community Schools and Van Buren Public Schools. While some standout schools like Ypsilanti International Elementary School and YPSI Connected Community School are serving students well, there are significant disparities in performance across the schools in this area.

The data reveals that all schools in the 48198 zip code have a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a high-need population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 41.47% to 100%. Spending per student also varies widely, from $14,694 at South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy to $28,611 at Ypsilanti Community Middle School.

The performance disparities between the highest and lowest performing schools are significant. For example, in 5th grade English Language Arts, Ypsilanti International Elementary had 50% proficiency, while Erickson Elementary had only 7.9% proficiency. Additionally, the schools in the Ypsilanti Community Schools district generally perform worse than the one school in the Van Buren Public Schools district, suggesting systemic issues within the Ypsilanti district.