Summary:
The 48444 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving the Imlay City Community Schools district. While the schools face challenges such as high chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, a few standout performers emerge from the data.
Imlay City High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a lower dropout rate of 7.6% compared to the state average, but its test scores are generally below the state average. In contrast, Imlay City Middle School has a higher percentage of students proficient or better in M-Step/Science and M-Step/Social Studies compared to the state, as well as a higher percentage of 8th graders proficient or better in PSAT/English Language Arts.
The data also reveals that all schools in the 48444 zip code area have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.02% at Imlay City High School to 82% at Venture High School.
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