Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48316

The 48316 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Utica Community Schools district. The district as a whole is ranked 155 out of 613 in Michigan and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area are Crissman Elementary School, which ranks 150 out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, and Morgan Elementary School, which ranks 129 out of 1,488 and is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Both schools have impressive test scores, with Crissman Elementary seeing 63.3% of 4th graders and 72.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and Morgan Elementary achieving 76.3% of 4th graders and 72.6% of 5th graders proficient or better. At the high school level, Eisenhower High School stands out, ranking 97 out of 739 Michigan high schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars, with 72.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

The schools in the 48316 zip code area generally outperform the Utica Community Schools district and the state of Michigan on standardized test scores. However, the area also faces some challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% across all schools and significant socioeconomic differences, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 22.85% at Eisenhower High School to 63.48% at Roberts Elementary School. Additionally, spending per student varies considerably, from $13,069 at Shelby Junior High School to $15,845 at Roberts Elementary School, which may impact the resources available to students.