Summary:
The 48235 zip code area of Detroit, Michigan is home to 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, operated by a mix of public school districts and public charter school organizations. While a few standout schools like Pembroke Academy and Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies demonstrate strong academic performance, the majority of schools in this area struggle with significant educational challenges and disparities.
Many schools in the 48235 zip code have alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, with several over 50% and one as high as 90.7%. This is likely a major contributing factor to the low proficiency rates observed across the majority of schools, which are often well below state averages. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 80% to over 90%, indicate high levels of poverty in the student populations, which is strongly correlated with lower academic achievement. While some charter schools like Pembroke Academy and Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies performed well, others like Jalen Rose Leadership Academy and University Yes Academy struggled, highlighting the need to closely examine the specific practices and approaches of individual schools.
On a positive note, Renaissance High School stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 195th out of 735 Michigan high schools and receiving a 4-star rating. It boasts a 95.4% four-year graduation rate and 80.3% of 11th graders were proficient in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Overall, the data for the 48235 zip code reveals significant educational challenges that require targeted interventions and resources to address the complex factors contributing to the disparities in this community.
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