Summary:
The 48229 zip code area in Michigan is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. Overall, the schools in this area are consistently underperforming, with very low proficiency rates on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas.
The standout schools in this area are not performing well. GrandPort Elementary Academy, a middle school, has consistently low performance, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan middle schools over the past 3 years. Its proficiency rates on state assessments are well below the state averages, with only 15-21% of students proficient in ELA and 4-5% proficient in math. Ecorse Community High School also performs poorly, ranking in the bottom 5-10% of Michigan high schools, with only 7-14% of students proficient in science, social studies, and SAT reading/writing.
The alternative and virtual schools in the area, Hope Academic Academy and Downriver Digital Academy, serve a highly disadvantaged population, with very high free/reduced lunch rates of over 90%. However, these schools also have very high student-teacher ratios, which may limit the level of individualized support available to students. Overall, the data points to the need for significant interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for students in this Ecorse Public Schools district.
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