Summary:
The 48225 zip code area of Harper Woods, Michigan is home to 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. Overall, the schools in this area appear to be struggling, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and lower-than-average graduation rates compared to state averages.
Among the standout schools, Chandler Park Academy High School stands out with the highest test scores and graduation rates in the area, as well as a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 19.5. In contrast, Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods has some of the lowest test scores, but a lower student-teacher ratio of 19.3, which could indicate more individualized attention for students. The Harper Woods Virtual Academy has a very high student-teacher ratio of 165.7, which could present challenges in providing personalized instruction, but its test scores and graduation rates are on par with the other high schools in the area.
The schools in the 48225 zip code generally have very low proficiency rates on state assessments, with most schools scoring well below the state averages. Additionally, all the schools in the data set have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, and very high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82% to 96%, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. The wide range in per-student spending, from $7,647 at Harper Woods Virtual Academy to $29,227 at Harper Academy, indicates that funding alone may not be the sole determinant of school performance.
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