Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 48455

Summary:

The 48455 zip code in Michigan is home to a single elementary school, Emma Murphy Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-5. This standout school consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong funding of $12,570 per student, Emma Murphy provides a high-quality education for its diverse student population.

Academically, Emma Murphy Elementary shines, with students exceeding state and Lapeer Community Schools district averages on M-STEP assessments in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.4% also suggests a strong commitment to student engagement and attendance. However, the school's student body is relatively homogeneous, with over 90% of students identifying as White, which may be an area for the school to address.

Overall, Emma Murphy Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution that provides a robust academic foundation for its students. With ample resources, strong test scores, and a dedicated staff, the school serves as a model for elementary education in the 48455 zip code and beyond.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Emma Murphy Elementary School	Public	K-5	1100 Pratt Rd	Metamora	48455	Lapeer County	Lapeer Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 538-2345	383	20	19.2	44.4%	339 (88.5%)	4 (1.0%)	20 (5.2%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	73.2	353^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	76.2%		69	408^th of 1470 public elementary schools	72.2%	55	54.2	66.2	58.6	49.2	47.1	42.9	50.0	30.0	$13,969	$2,200	$11,769

Cities Near Zip Code 48455

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Metamora	1.18 mi	1	104^th
Lapeer	6.71 mi	11	153^rd
Ortonville	6.72 mi	6	213^th
Oxford	7.22 mi	11	148^th
Dryden	8.09 mi	2	337^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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