Summary:
The 48220 zip code in Michigan is home to a single middle school, Ferndale Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Ferndale Public Schools district. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking in recent years, its overall performance on state assessments and other key metrics suggests that it faces several challenges in providing a high-quality education for its students.
Ferndale Middle School's student proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in math and science, are generally below the state averages, with the exception of 7th grade English Language Arts. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (61.42%).
Despite these challenges, the data suggests that Ferndale Middle School is working to address the needs of its students. The school's spending per student is $16,136 for the 2023-2024 school year, and its student-teacher ratio of 18.2 is slightly higher than the state average. By focusing on improving academic outcomes, addressing chronic absenteeism, and providing additional resources and support to address the socioeconomic factors impacting its students, Ferndale Middle School can work to ensure that all of its students have the opportunity to succeed.
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