Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48429

The 48429 zip code area in Michigan is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face some challenges, there are also some standout performers worth noting.

Durand Area High School has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a high dropout rate of 7.6%. Its test scores are also below the state average, with only 28.9% of 11th graders proficient in science and 17.6% proficient in math. However, the school's social studies and reading/writing scores are closer to the state average. In contrast, Robert Kerr School, an elementary school, has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (63.64%) and test scores that are below the state average in English language arts and math.

The schools in the 48429 zip code area generally perform below the state average on M-Step and SAT tests, with some exceptions in social studies and reading/writing. Additionally, all four schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%. The Durand Area Schools district as a whole is ranked 384 out of 613 districts in Michigan and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting the district is performing below average compared to other districts in the state.