Summary:
The 48234 zip code of Detroit, Michigan is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 87.83% to 98.21%.
Among the standout schools, Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy, an alternative school, has the highest per-student spending at $16,656 and the highest student-teacher ratio at 48:1, but its academic performance is relatively low, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across most subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Marion Law Academy, an elementary school, has the highest proficiency rates in science for both 5th and 8th grades, outperforming the Detroit Public Schools Community District and state averages, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.
Across the board, the schools in the 48234 zip code perform well below state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, with the highest proficiency rate being 48.8% in PSAT English Language Arts at Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy. This stark performance gap suggests that students in this area face substantial educational challenges that need to be addressed, potentially through targeted interventions, resource allocation, or broader systemic changes.
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