Schools in Zip Code 48381

ZIP code 48381 in Milford, Michigan, is served by three schools within the Huron Valley Schools district, including two elementary schools and one middle school, with no high schools located directly in the area.

For families comparing options, Kurtz Elementary School is the clear academic standout, ranking in the 85th percentile statewide and earning a 4-star rating. It outperforms both the district and state averages in nearly every subject, with particularly strong 3rd-grade math (61% proficiency) and 4th-grade ELA (64.9%). Kurtz also benefits from the lowest student-teacher ratio (14.4:1) and highest per-student spending ($18,559) in the ZIP code. Muir Middle School offers consistent, solid performance with an 80th percentile ranking and excels in 8th-grade PSAT English Language Arts (77.8% proficiency) and social studies (66.3%). In contrast, Johnson Elementary School lags behind its peers, ranking in the 60th percentile with a 3-star rating. Its most significant weakness is 3rd-grade math, where only 36.2% of students are proficient—a 22.6-point gap compared to the district average—though this gap narrows considerably by 5th grade.

Several key takeaways stand out. Kurtz Elementary has shown remarkable improvement, climbing 12 percentile points in just two years, suggesting systemic changes are driving its success. Interestingly, Muir Middle School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8% despite its strong academics, leaving room for even better outcomes with improved attendance. Johnson Elementary shows year-over-year volatility in test scores, which may indicate inconsistent instructional practices or small cohort sizes. While Johnson has the highest free/reduced lunch rate (39.14%), Kurtz achieves superior results with nearly identical socioeconomic demographics to Muir, demonstrating that poverty levels don't determine outcomes. For parents, the data clearly shows that school choice within this ZIP code matters significantly, with Kurtz Elementary substantially outperforming Johnson Elementary across most subjects and grade levels.