Summary:
The 48228 zip code of Detroit, Michigan is home to 12 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools serve a student population facing significant economic challenges, with very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. Overall, the schools in this area struggle with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and wide disparities in outcomes between the top and bottom-performing institutions.
Among the standout schools in the area, Detroit Innovation Academy and Warrendale Charter Academy have relatively stronger test scores compared to their peers, with 40% and 40.4% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, respectively. These schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5%. In contrast, Cody High School stands out for having the highest graduation rate at 82.8% and the lowest dropout rate at 7.6% among the high schools, despite its low test scores.
Across the board, the schools in this zip code area face significant challenges. Chronic absenteeism rates are uniformly high at 29.5%, and proficiency rates on state assessments are very low, with most schools scoring well below state averages in core subjects. The wide range in per-student spending, from $10,895 to $22,199, suggests that funding levels may play a role in the disparities in academic performance. Addressing these systemic issues will likely require a comprehensive approach targeting attendance, funding, instructional quality, and other key factors to support student success in this high-need community.
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