Summary:
The 48205 zip code area of Detroit, Michigan is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a student population that faces significant economic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.
Among the schools in this area, Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy stands out as a top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across multiple grade levels, as well as the highest PSAT scores for 8th graders. In contrast, the other schools in the area generally struggle, with low performance on state assessments and college readiness exams. Osborn High School, the only high school in the data set, has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a low dropout rate of 7.6%, but its overall performance metrics are lower than the state averages.
The data also reveals consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the 48205 zip code, ranging from 29.5% to 35.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. This trend likely has a significant impact on student learning and achievement. Additionally, the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which oversees most of the schools in this area, is ranked 549 out of 613 districts in the state, highlighting the significant challenges facing the district as a whole.
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