Summary:
The 48224 zip code of Detroit, Michigan is home to 6 public schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. This area faces significant educational challenges, with consistently low academic performance across the schools and high rates of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
While most schools in the data set struggle with extremely low proficiency rates on state assessments, a few stand out as potential bright spots. J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy, a middle school, has the highest performance, with 40.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Similarly, Carleton Elementary School has relatively stronger academic results, with 17.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, outpacing the district average.
However, the data also reveals stark disparities, with all schools in the 48224 zip code struggling with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5% in 2023-2024, and very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges facing the communities served by these schools. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial to improving educational outcomes in this area.
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