Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 48382

The 48382 zip code area is home to two middle schools - Clifford H Smart Middle School and Oak Valley Middle School. Based on the available data, Clifford H Smart Middle School stands out as the higher-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Michigan middle schools and outpacing district and state averages on standardized test proficiency rates.

Clifford H Smart Middle School has a larger student population of 906 students compared to Oak Valley Middle School's 505 students. While Oak Valley Middle School spends more per student at $15,088, Clifford H Smart Middle School achieves better academic outcomes despite spending $14,124 per student. Both schools have similar student-teacher ratios, but Clifford H Smart Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.29%) compared to Oak Valley Middle School (33.66%), suggesting it serves a less economically disadvantaged population.

Despite the performance differences, both middle schools in the 48382 zip code area face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, an issue that may need to be addressed to improve student engagement and outcomes. Overall, the data indicates that Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is home to a standout middle school in Clifford H Smart, while Huron Valley Schools' Oak Valley Middle School lags behind in academic performance.