Summary:
The 48446 zip code area in Lapeer, Michigan is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Lapeer Community Schools district. While the district is ranked 291 out of 613 in Michigan and has a 3-star rating, the data reveals stark differences in academic performance between the schools.
The standout school in the area is Chatfield School, a public charter elementary/middle school that consistently outperforms the state and district averages on M-Step and PSAT assessments, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points higher. Another high-performing school is Rolland Warner Campus 67, a public middle school that has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking. In contrast, the alternative schools, Zemmer Campus 89 and Center for Innovation, have lower test scores and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional schools.
Across the schools, there are concerns about high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, which can significantly impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 34.23% at Chatfield School to 67.4% at CK Schickler Elementary, suggests significant socioeconomic diversity within the 48446 zip code, which may contribute to the performance differences observed between the schools. The variation in spending per student, from $11,299 at Chatfield School to $15,754 at Center for Innovation, also raises questions about resource allocation and whether funds are being used effectively to support student learning.
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