Summary:
The 48217 zip code in Michigan has only one public school, Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School, which serves grades PK-8 with 294 students. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 549 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across all grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are significantly below the state averages, with only 13.79% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 38.9%, and just 11.8% of 8th graders proficient in PSAT Math compared to the state average of 30.4%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which may contribute to the low academic outcomes.
The school serves a population with high levels of economic disadvantage, with 89.8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high spending per student of $19,827, the school's academic performance remains a significant concern, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach to address the challenges faced by this school and the broader community it serves.
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