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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48240


At a glance
11
Schools
3,052
Students
5
Districts
Top rankedRedford Union High School584th of 739 Michigan high schools
Biggest riser
Redford Union High School up 78 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Beech Elementary 13.6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
1★
6 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 48240 zip code area in Michigan is home to 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. These schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with most having over 70% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The academic performance of these schools is generally quite low, with most struggling to meet state proficiency standards in English Language Arts and Math. David Ellis Academy West, a public charter school, has particularly low proficiency rates despite serving a high-need student population. Similarly, Redford Union High School and Beech Elementary are ranked in the bottom 20% and 15% of Michigan schools, respectively, and have consistently low performance across multiple metrics.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across all the schools in the 48240 zip code, with rates ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%. This, combined with the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggests that the schools in this area face significant challenges in supporting their students' educational needs. Addressing these systemic issues will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to improve the educational landscape for the communities served by these Redford Union Schools District No. 1, David Ellis Academy West, Detroit Service Learning Academy, Discovery Creative Pathways, and Fostering Leadership Academy.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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