Summary:
The 48229 zip code in Michigan has only one middle school, GrandPort Elementary Academy, which serves grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 358 students. Despite the high per-student spending and relatively small class sizes, the school is struggling, with consistently low statewide rankings, poor academic performance, and high rates of chronic absenteeism.
GrandPort Elementary Academy has received a 0 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating and its statewide ranking has been between 828-870 out of 890-897 Michigan middle schools over the past 3 school years. Student proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 21.4% of 5th graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 44.4%, and just 4.71% of 7th graders proficient in Math compared to the state average of 33.3%. The school also has a high percentage of students (85.75%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population.
The data suggests that GrandPort Elementary Academy is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Further investigation and targeted interventions would be necessary to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students in this Ecorse Public Schools district.
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