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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 48313


At a glance
6
Schools
2,922
Students
Top rankedDekeyser Elementary School426th of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools
Biggest riser
Jack Harvey Elementary School up 72 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Plumbrook Elementary School 14.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 48313 zip code area in Michigan is home to 7 elementary schools that are part of the Utica Community Schools district, which is ranked 155 out of 613 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade and vary significantly in their academic performance, with some standouts like Dekeyser Elementary School and Plumbrook Elementary School leading the pack.

Dekeyser Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across multiple grade levels. Plumbrook Elementary also performs well, with high spending per student at $18,653. Meanwhile, Browning Elementary School stands out for having the lowest student-teacher ratio at 15.1, which may contribute to its solid academic results. However, all schools in the area face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5% and a significant percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 47.4% to 78.7%.

Overall, the elementary schools in the 48313 zip code area demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some schools excelling and others struggling. Addressing the issues of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage could be key to improving educational outcomes across the board and ensuring that all students in the Utica Community Schools district have access to a high-quality education.

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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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