Summary:
The 48213 zip code area of Detroit, Michigan is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. These schools serve predominantly low-income populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 74.39% to 96.88%. However, the academic performance of these schools is concerning, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below district and state averages.
Among the schools, Blackwell Institute stands out as the highest performing, with the best proficiency rates on state assessments and the highest PSAT performance for 8th graders. In contrast, Hamilton Academy has some of the lowest proficiency rates, with just 6.52% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA, compared to 12.9% for the Detroit Public Schools Community District and 38.9% statewide. The data also reveals significant disparities in per-student spending, ranging from $6,247 at The Services Learning Academy East to $29,619 at Blackwell Institute.
Across the board, the schools in the 48213 zip code area face significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5% and low academic performance. While a few schools like Blackwell Institute are performing better than others, the overall picture suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the systemic issues and inequities within this school system.
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